CVE-2022-4746

Public Exploit
FluentAuth < 1.0.2 - Bypass blocks by IP Spoofing

Description

The FluentAuth WordPress plugin before 1.0.2 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP address from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass the IP-based blocks set by the plugin.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.47%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown FluentAuth
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/62e3babc-00c6-4a35-972f-8f03ba70ba32 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4746?
CVE-2022-4746 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4746?
To fix CVE-2022-4746, 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-2022-4746 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4746 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-2022-4746?
CVE-2022-4746 affects Unknown FluentAuth.
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