CVE-2022-4303

Name: CVE-2022-4303
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-23T15:15:14.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ciphercoin	Wp Limit Login Attempts	<= 2.6.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8428a5e1-dbef-4516-983f-f95605c6dd09Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8428a5e1-dbef-4516-983f-f95605c6dd09Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4303?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-4303?

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Source: NVD / NIST