CVE-2022-46860: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in KaizenCo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-46860?

short url: upgrade to 1.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-46860 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46860 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-2022-46860 affect?

CVE-2022-46860 affects short url. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.4.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-46860 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting short url. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: kaizencoders

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-06 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kaizencoders short url UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.5

Fixed in: 1.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy short-url || rpm -q short-url || short-url --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade short-url

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade short-url

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-46860?

short url: upgrade to 1.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46860 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46860 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-2022-46860 affect?

CVE-2022-46860 affects short url. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.4.

How urgent is CVE-2022-46860?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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