Page View Count - SQLi (CVE-2022-0434)
Description
The Page View Count WordPress plugin before 2.4.15 does not sanitise and escape the post_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement via a REST endpoint, available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could perform SQL injection attacks
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2022-0434 is a critical vulnerability in the Page View Count WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated SQL injection through improper handling of a REST endpoint parameter. This exposes affected sites to potential data exfiltration or compromise.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 27th of March 2025.
According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2022-0434 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2022-0434 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Observed exploitation attempts typically involve requests to URLs containing /?rest_route=/pvc/v1/increase/1.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2022-03-07 |
| Rule Released | 2025-03-27 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-03-28 |