CVE-2022-4303: WP Limit Login Attempts <= 2.6.4 - IP Spoofing

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

The WP Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 2.6.4 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTEADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based restrictions on login forms.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ciphercoin Wp Limit Login Attempts Wordpress<=2.6.4

Event History

Jan 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-4303.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4303?

The severity of CVE-2022-4303 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-4303?

The affected software for CVE-2022-4303 is the WP Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin up to and including version 2.6.4.

4

How does CVE-2022-4303 allow bypassing IP-based restrictions on login forms?

CVE-2022-4303 allows bypassing IP-based restrictions on login forms by prioritizing getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-4303?

At the time of writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2022-4303. It is recommended to monitor the vendor's website for any updates or patches.

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