CVE-2022-4533

Limit Login Attempts Plus <= 1.1.0 - IP Address Spoofing to Protection Mechanism Bypass

Description

The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request logging and login restrictions. Attackers can supply the X-Forwarded-For header with with a different IP Address that will be logged and can be used to bypass settings that may have blocked out an IP address or country from logging in.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus – WordPress Limit Login Attempts By Felix
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4533?
CVE-2022-4533 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4533?
To fix CVE-2022-4533, 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-2022-4533 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4533 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-4533?
CVE-2022-4533 affects devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus – WordPress Limit Login Attempts By Felix.
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