CVE-2022-0875: miniOrange Google Authenticator < 1.0.5 - CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jun 27, 2022
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Updated

The Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, and does not sanitise as well as escape them, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin change them and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Affected Software

1 affected component
miniOrange Google Authenticator WordPress<1.0.5

Event History

Jun 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0875?

CVE-2022-0875 is a vulnerability in the Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before version 1.0.5 that allows attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0875?

CVE-2022-0875 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2022-0875 affect the Google Authenticator WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-0875 affects the Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before version 1.0.5 by allowing attackers to make a logged-in admin change the plugin's settings and potentially perform XSS attacks.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-0875 in the Google Authenticator WordPress plugin?

To fix CVE-2022-0875 in the Google Authenticator WordPress plugin, update to version 1.0.5 or later, which includes a CSRF check when saving settings and sanitization/escaping of inputs.

5

Is there any additional information available about CVE-2022-0875?

Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2022-0875 at the following reference link: [CVE-2022-0875 Reference](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fefc1411-594d-465b-aeb9-78c141b23762)

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