Vulnerability Description
The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Protection bypass in versions up to, and including 9.4 due to the plugin improperly checking for a visitor's IP address. This makes it possible for an attacker whose IP address has been blocked to bypass this control by setting the X-Forwarded-For: HTTP header to an IP Address that hasn't been blocked.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpcerber | Cerber Security Antispam \& Malware Scan | < 9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2865322/wp-cerber/trunk/cerber-commPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03ccd474-42f4-4cbb-823Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4100?
CVE-2022-4100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Protection bypass in versions up to, and including 9.4 due to the plugin improperly checking for a visitor's IP address. This makes it p...
How severe is CVE-2022-4100?
CVE-2022-4100 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpcerber Cerber Security Antispam \& Malware Scan.