PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4373: The Quote-O-Matic WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before usin
CVE-2022-4373 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting quote-o-matic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Quote-O-Matic WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not properly sanitize 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
- Public exploit reference
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 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-4373?
quote-o-matic: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4373 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4373 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-2022-4373 affect?
CVE-2022-4373 affects quote-o-matic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Quote-O-Matic WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not properly sanitize 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-2022-4373?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference