Is CVE-2022-4099 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4099 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4099 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4099 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4099?

CVE-2022-4099 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4099

Published: January 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements accessible to unauthenticated users, leading to unauthenticated SQL injection

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization of parameters. This allows attackers to manipulate database queries, leading to a critical risk of data compromise. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the urgency of remediation.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Joy Of Text Lite plugin to version 2.3.1 or later. Regularly audit plugins for security vulnerabilities.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-4099 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.