Vulnerability Description
The Blackhole for Bad Bots WordPress plugin before 3.3.2 uses headers such as CF-CONNECTING-IP, CLIENT-IP etc to determine the IP address of requests hitting the blackhole URL, which allows them to be spoofed. This could result in blocking arbitrary IP addresses, such as legitimate/good search engine crawlers / bots. This could also be abused by competitors to cause damage related to visibility in search engines, can be used to bypass arbitrary blocks caused by this plugin, block any visitor or even the administrator and even more.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin-Planet | Blackhole For Bad Bots | < 3.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2666486PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10d85913-ea8c-4c2e-a32e-fa61cf191710ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2666486PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10d85913-ea8c-4c2e-a32e-fa61cf191710ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1165?
CVE-2022-1165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The Blackhole for Bad Bots WordPress plugin before 3.3.2 uses headers such as CF-CONNECTING-IP, CLIENT-IP etc to determine the IP address of requests hitting the blackhole URL, which allows them to be...
How severe is CVE-2022-1165?
CVE-2022-1165 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plugin-Planet Blackhole For Bad Bots.