CVE-2022-4356: The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4356?

letsrecover: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4356 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4356 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-4356 affect?

CVE-2022-4356 affects letsrecover. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4356 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting letsrecover. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: letsrecover project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-02 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

letsrecover project letsrecover UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy letsrecover || rpm -q letsrecover || letsrecover --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade letsrecover

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade letsrecover

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-4356?

letsrecover: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4356 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4356 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-4356 affect?

CVE-2022-4356 affects letsrecover. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

How urgent is CVE-2022-4356?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-4357 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using i
CVE-2022-4355 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using i

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