CVE-2022-42461: WordPress miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin <= 5.6.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

Broken Access Control vulnerability in miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin <= 5.6.1 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
miniOrange Google Authenticator WordPress<5.6.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.2

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-42461?

CVE-2022-42461 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin <= 5.6.1 on WordPress.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42461?

CVE-2022-42461 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42461?

CVE-2022-42461 affects versions up to and including 5.6.1 of miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin on WordPress.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-42461?

To fix CVE-2022-42461, update your miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin to version 5.6.2 or higher.

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2022-42461?

The CWE ID for CVE-2022-42461 is 264.

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