CVE-2022-33965 in Osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/25/2022
Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities in Osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics plugin <= 5.7 at WordPress.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/06/2026
The CVE-2022-33965 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the Osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics WordPress plugin version 5.7 and earlier. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the plugin's handling of user-supplied data, specifically affecting the plugin's administrative interfaces and data processing functions. The issue allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the database layer without requiring any valid credentials or authentication tokens.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through the plugin's use of user-controllable parameters in SQL queries without proper parameterization or input filtering mechanisms. When the plugin processes certain GET or POST parameters, it directly incorporates these values into SQL statements without adequate sanitization, creating an exploitable condition where malicious actors can manipulate database queries. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities resulting from inadequate input validation and improper query construction practices.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including but not limited to data extraction, modification, or deletion. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially access sensitive user information, modify visitor statistics data, or even escalate privileges within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the plugin and could lead to complete database compromise, particularly when combined with other exploitation techniques or when the WordPress installation has additional vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-33965 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that have addressed the SQL injection flaws, as the vendor has released patches to resolve the issue. Organizations should implement network-level protections such as web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the affected plugin. Additionally, administrators should conduct thorough security audits of all installed WordPress plugins, disable unused plugins, and implement proper input validation measures. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adheres to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers the exploitation of vulnerabilities through SQL injection attacks. Regular security assessments and monitoring of plugin repositories are essential to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.