Is CVE-2022-4383 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4383 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4383 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4383 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4383?

CVE-2022-4383 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4383

Published: January 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The CBX Petition for WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not properly sanitize 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 CBX Petition for WordPress plugin contains a SQL injection vulnerability in an AJAX action accessible to unauthenticated users. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the CBX Petition for WordPress plugin to the latest version to ensure proper input sanitization.

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-2022-4383 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.