CVE-2022-0593

Name: CVE-2022-0593
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T15:15:10.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0593 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Login with phone number WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 includes a file delete.php with no form of authentication or authorization checks placed in the plugin directory, allowing unauthenticated user to remotely delete the plugin files leading to a potential Denial of Service situation.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Login with phone number WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 includes a file delete.php with no form of authentication or authorization checks placed in the plugin directory, allowing unauthenticated user to remotely delete the plugin files leading to a potential Denial of Service situation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-73

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Idehweb	Login With Phone Number	< 1.3.7

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/login-with-phone-numberThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76a50157-04b5-43e8-afbc-a6ddf6d1cba3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/login-with-phone-numberThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76a50157-04b5-43e8-afbc-a6ddf6d1cba3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0593?

How severe is CVE-2022-0593?

CVE-2022-0593 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0593?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0593?

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Source: NVD / NIST