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. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2022-3481. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

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.