CVE-2022-0420
CWE-89Published: March 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin before 5.0.2.2 does not sanitise and escape the rm_form_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the Automation admin dashboard, allowing high privilege users to perform SQL injection attacks
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0420 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-0420 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts