Is CVE-2022-0771 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0771 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0771 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0771 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0771?

CVE-2022-0771 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-0771

CWE-89Published: May 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The SiteSuperCharger WordPress plugin before 5.2.0 does not validate, sanitise and escape various user inputs before using them in SQL statements via AJAX actions (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to Unauthenticated SQL Injections

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0771 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.