WooCommerce Dropshipping - SQLi (CVE-2022-3481)

CVE-2022-3481 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the WooCommerce Dropshipping WordPress plugin prior to version 4.4, where improper sanitization of user input 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 15th of October 2025.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2022-3481 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2022-3481 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2022-3481 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attackers exploit the /wp-json/woo-aliexpress/v1/product-sku REST endpoint by injecting SQL payloads into the sku parameter, often using time-based techniques to confirm the vulnerability.