CVE-2022-4305

Name: CVE-2022-4305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-23T15:15:14.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 38.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4305 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Login as User or Customer WordPress plugin before 3.3 lacks authorization checks to ensure that users are allowed to log in as another one, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to obtain a valid admin session.. EPSS estimates a 38.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Login as User or Customer WordPress plugin before 3.3 lacks authorization checks to ensure that users are allowed to log in as another one, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to obtain a valid admin session.

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

38.63%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Buy	Login As User Or Customer \(User Switching\)	< 3.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/286d972d-7bda-455c-a226-fd9ce5f925bdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/286d972d-7bda-455c-a226-fd9ce5f925bdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4305?

How severe is CVE-2022-4305?

CVE-2022-4305 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 38.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4305?

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-2022-4305?

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Source: NVD / NIST