CVE-2022-2891

Public Exploit
WP 2FA < 2.3.0 - Time-Based Side-Channel Attack

Description

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin before 2.3.0 uses comparison operators that don't mitigate time-based attacks, which could be abused to leak information about the authentication codes being compared.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.34%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP 2FA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/301b3dce-2584-46ec-92ed-1c0626522120 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2891?
CVE-2022-2891 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2891?
To fix CVE-2022-2891, 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-2022-2891 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2891 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-2022-2891?
CVE-2022-2891 affects Unknown WP 2FA.
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