CVE-2022-45822
CWE-89Published: December 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Unauth. SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in Advanced Booking Calendar plugin <= 1.7.1 on WordPress.
Risk Analysis
The Advanced Booking Calendar plugin for WordPress contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability. This allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a critical risk to data integrity and confidentiality. It is not in the CISA KEV.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the Advanced Booking Calendar plugin to a version beyond 1.7.1 or remove the plugin if it is not required.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45822 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45822 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts