CVE-2022-4445: The FL3R FeelBox WordPress plugin through 8.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4445?

fl3r feelbox: upgrade to newer than 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4445 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4445 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-2022-4445 affect?

CVE-2022-4445 affects fl3r feelbox. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The FL3R FeelBox WordPress plugin through 8.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4445?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-4445 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting fl3r feelbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FL3R FeelBox WordPress plugin through 8.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: armandofiore

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

armandofiore fl3r feelbox UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fl3r-feelbox || rpm -q fl3r-feelbox || fl3r-feelbox --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fl3r-feelbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fl3r-feelbox

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-2022-4445?

fl3r feelbox: upgrade to newer than 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4445 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4445 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-2022-4445 affect?

CVE-2022-4445 affects fl3r feelbox. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The FL3R FeelBox WordPress plugin through 8.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

How urgent is CVE-2022-4445?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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