Is CVE-2022-4118 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4118 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4118 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4118 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4118?

CVE-2022-4118 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4118

CWE-89Published: May 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Bitcoin / AltCoin Payment Gateway for WooCommerce & Multivendor store / shop WordPress plugin through 1.7.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by authenticated users

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Bitcoin / AltCoin Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin contains a SQL injection vulnerability due to improper input sanitization. This critical flaw allows authenticated users to manipulate database queries.

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

Recommended Action

Update the plugin to the latest available version to ensure proper input sanitization is implemented.

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-2022-4118 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.