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CVE-2022-4693

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.60%

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CVE-2022-4693 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Verification WordPress plugin before 1.0.94 was affected by an Auth Bypass security vulnerability. To bypass authentication, we only need to know the user’s username. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Verification WordPress plugin before 1.0.94 was affected by an Auth Bypass security vulnerability. To bypass authentication, we only need to know the user’s username. Depending on whose username we know, which can be easily queried because it is usually public data, we may even be given an administrative role on the website.

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
1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PickpluginsUser Verification< 1.0.94

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4693?
The User Verification WordPress plugin before 1.0.94 was affected by an Auth Bypass security vulnerability. To bypass authentication, we only need to know the user’s username. Depending on whose username we know, which can be easily queried because it is usually public data, we may even be given an administrative role on the website.
How severe is CVE-2022-4693?
CVE-2022-4693 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4693?
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