Is CVE-2022-0479 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0479 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0479 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0479 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0479?

CVE-2022-0479 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-0479

CWE-89Published: March 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.1 does not sanitise and escape the sgpb-subscription-popup-id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the All Subscribers admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection, which could also be used to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack against a logged in admin opening a malicious link

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0479 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.