CVE-2022-1589

Public Exploit
Change wp-admin Login < 1.1.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Settings Update

Description

The Change wp-admin login WordPress plugin before 1.1.0 does not properly check for authorisation and is also missing CSRF check when updating its settings, which could allow unauthenticated users to change the settings. The attacked could also be performed via a CSRF vector

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Change wp-admin login
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/257f9e14-4f43-4852-8384-80c15d087633 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1589?
CVE-2022-1589 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1589?
To fix CVE-2022-1589, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1589 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1589 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1589?
CVE-2022-1589 affects Unknown Change wp-admin login.
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