CVE-2022-0255: deliciousbrains database_backup SQL Injection
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 21-02-2022Last modified 02-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-0255 is a high (CVSS 7.2) SQL Injection vulnerability in deliciousbrains database_backup. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.31%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 21-02-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Database Backup for WordPress plugin before 2.5.1 does not properly sanitise and escape the fragment parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection issue
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- wordfenceSource7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
70%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.31% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.31%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Deliciousbrains1 product
- database_backup< 2.5.1
Unknown1 product
- database backup for wordpress≥ 2.5.1, < 2.5.1
Wordpress1 product
- wp-db-backup< 2.5.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/684bb06d-864f-4cba-ab0d-f83974d026faX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory