WordPress Plugin Vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing
CVE-2022-4534

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Limit Login Attempts (spam Protection)
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

What is CVE-2022-4534?

The Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) plugin for WordPress is susceptible to IP address spoofing due to inadequate controls on where IP address information is fetched for logging and login restrictions. This vulnerability allows attackers to forge the X-Forwarded-For header, submitting a different IP address. As a result, the maliciously supplied IP address can be recorded, enabling attackers to exploit login restrictions that would normally prevent access based on geographic or IP address-based blocks. The issue arises in versions through 5.3, potentially exposing users to unauthorized login and increased risks of account compromise.

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Affected Version(s)

Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) * <= 5.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-limit-faile...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3163023/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mohammadreza Rashidi
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