CVE-2022-3241
Published: January 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Build App Online WordPress plugin before 1.0.19 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection
Risk Analysis
The Build App Online WordPress plugin contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability due to improper parameter sanitization in an AJAX action. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, posing a critical risk to the database. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates high urgency for patching.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.
Update the Build App Online plugin to version 1.0.19 or later. Ensure that all plugin inputs are validated and sanitized.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-3241 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-3241 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts