CVE-2022-4693

Public Exploit
User Verification < 1.0.94 - Authentication Bypass

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.49% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory lana.codes Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown User Verification
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1eee10a8-135f-4b76-8289-c381ff1f51ea exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://lana.codes/lanavdb/eeabe1d3-6f64-400a-8fb2-0865efdf6957 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4693?
CVE-2022-4693 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4693?
To fix CVE-2022-4693, 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-2022-4693 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4693 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4693?
CVE-2022-4693 affects Unknown User Verification.
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