Vulnerability Description
The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request logging and login restrictions. Attackers can supply the X-Forwarded-For header with with a different IP Address that will be logged and can be used to bypass settings that may have blocked out an IP address or country from logging in.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devfelixmoira | Limit Login Attempts Plus | <= 1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/limit-login-attempts-plus/trunk/core/Issue Tracking
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aec7b59f-1c8a-4403-b33Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4533?
CVE-2022-4533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address inform...
How severe is CVE-2022-4533?
CVE-2022-4533 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-2022-4533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus.