Is CVE-2022-0782 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0782 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0782 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0782 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0782?

CVE-2022-0782 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-0782

CWE-89Published: April 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Donations WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not sanitise and escape the nd_donations_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the nd_donations_single_cause_form_validate_fields_php_function AJAX action (available to unauthenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0782 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.