What is the severity of CVE-2022-44589?

The severity of CVE-2022-44589 is classified as high due to the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44589?

To fix CVE-2022-44589, update the miniOrange Google Authenticator plugin to version 5.6.2 or later.

What types of sensitive information are exposed in CVE-2022-44589?

CVE-2022-44589 allows unauthorized access to sensitive information related to user authentication and session data.

What versions of the miniOrange Google Authenticator are affected by CVE-2022-44589?

CVE-2022-44589 affects versions of the miniOrange Google Authenticator plugin prior to 5.6.2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-44589?

Currently, the only reliable workaround for CVE-2022-44589 is to upgrade to the patched version of the plugin.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-44589

high

8.1

CWE

200

29/12/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-44589: WordPress miniOrange's Google Authenticator Plugin <= 5.6.1 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

First published: Fri Dec 29 2023(Updated: 8 months ago)

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in miniOrange miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login.This issue affects miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login: from n/a through 5.6.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Miniorange Google Authenticator	<5.6.2

Remedy

Update to 5.6.2 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/miniorange-2-factor-authentication/wordpress-miniorange-two-factor-authentication-plugin-5-6-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44589?
The severity of CVE-2022-44589 is classified as high due to the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44589?
To fix CVE-2022-44589, update the miniOrange Google Authenticator plugin to version 5.6.2 or later.
What types of sensitive information are exposed in CVE-2022-44589?
CVE-2022-44589 allows unauthorized access to sensitive information related to user authentication and session data.
What versions of the miniOrange Google Authenticator are affected by CVE-2022-44589?
CVE-2022-44589 affects versions of the miniOrange Google Authenticator plugin prior to 5.6.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-44589?
Currently, the only reliable workaround for CVE-2022-44589 is to upgrade to the patched version of the plugin.

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