CVE-2022-1589: Change wp-admin Login < 1.1.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Settings Update
Published May 30, 2022
·Updated
The Change wp-admin login WordPress plugin before 1.1.0 does not properly check for authorisation and is also missing CSRF check when updating its settings, which could allow unauthenticated users to change the settings. The attacked could also be performed via a CSRF vector
Affected Software
2 affected components
Change Wp-admin Login Project Change Wp-admin Login Wordpress<1.1.0
Wpexperts All In One Login Wordpress<1.1.0
Event History
May 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1589?
CVE-2022-1589 has a high severity rating of 7.5 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-1589?
To fix CVE-2022-1589, update the Change wp-admin Login plugin to version 1.1.0 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1589?
CVE-2022-1589 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
4
Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2022-1589?
Yes, unauthenticated users can exploit CVE-2022-1589 to change settings due to improper authorization checks.
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What is affected by CVE-2022-1589?
CVE-2022-1589 affects the Change wp-admin Login plugin for WordPress versions prior to 1.1.0.