Is CVE-2022-4357 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4357 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4357 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4357 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4357?

CVE-2022-4357 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4357

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The LetsRecover WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The LetsRecover WordPress plugin fails to properly sanitize parameters in an AJAX action, leading to SQL injection. This allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates a critical risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

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

Recommended Action

Update the LetsRecover plugin to version 1.2.0 or later. Remove or disable unused plugins to reduce the attack surface.

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-2022-4357 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.