CVE-2022-46818
CWE-89Published: November 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Gopi Ramasamy Email posts to subscribers allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Email posts to subscribers: from n/a through 6.2.
Risk Analysis
The Email posts to subscribers plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate database queries. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and could lead to unauthorized data access or modification.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should update the Email posts to subscribers plugin to a version beyond 6.2.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46818 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46818 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts