CVE-2022-0993

Name: CVE-2022-0993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-19T21:15:13.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0993 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The SiteGround Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated users to log in as administrative users due to missing identity verification on the 2FA back-up code implementation that logs users in upon success. This affects versions up to, and including, 1.2.5.. EPSS estimates a 7.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SiteGround Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated users to log in as administrative users due to missing identity verification on the 2FA back-up code implementation that logs users in upon success. This affects versions up to, and including, 1.2.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

7.47%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siteground	Siteground Security	<= 1.2.5

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0993?

How severe is CVE-2022-0993?

CVE-2022-0993 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0993?

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-2022-0993?

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Source: NVD / NIST