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CVE-2022-4303

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.70%

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CVE-2022-4303 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 2.6.4 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based restrictions on login forms.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 2.6.4 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based restrictions on login forms.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiphercoinWp Limit Login Attempts<= 2.6.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4303?
The WP Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 2.6.4 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based restrictions on login forms.
How severe is CVE-2022-4303?
CVE-2022-4303 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4303?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST