PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4546: The Mapwiz WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in
CVE-2022-4546 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting mapwiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Mapwiz WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 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
- 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 | 1.0% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2023-02-13 |
| 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-2022-4546?
mapwiz: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4546 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4546 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-2022-4546 affect?
CVE-2022-4546 affects mapwiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Mapwiz WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 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-2022-4546?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference