Vulnerability Description
The miniOrange's Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks when handling the reconfigureMethod, and does not validate the parameters passed to it properly. As a result, unauthenticated users could delete arbitrary options from the blog, making it unusable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Miniorange | Google Authenticator | < 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d70c5335-4c01-448d-85fc-f8e75b104351ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d70c5335-4c01-448d-85fc-f8e75b104351ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0229?
CVE-2022-0229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The miniOrange's Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks when handling the reconfigureMethod, and does not validate the parameters passed to...
How severe is CVE-2022-0229?
CVE-2022-0229 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Miniorange Google Authenticator.