MapSVG - SQLi (CVE-2022-0592)
114Exploiting IPs reported
The MapSVG WordPress plugin before 6.2.20 does not validate and escape a parameter via a REST endpoint before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2022-0592 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the MapSVG WordPress plugin prior to version 6.2.20, where improper validation and escaping of parameters in a REST endpoint allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This flaw could be exploited to access, modify, or delete sensitive database information, potentially leading to full site compromise.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 10th of September 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2022-0592 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2022-0592 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.
Attackers exploit the /wp-json/mapsvg/v1/maps/ REST endpoint by injecting SQL commands into the id parameter, often using time-based payloads to confirm the vulnerability.
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