CVE-2022-4537
First published: Tue May 09 2023(Updated: )
The Hide My WP Ghost – Security Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 5.0.18. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request logging and login restrictions. Attackers can supply the X-Forwarded-For header with with a different IP Address that will be logged and can be used to bypass settings that may have blocked out an IP address from logging in.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hide My WP | <=5.0.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4537?
CVE-2022-4537 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for IP Address Spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4537?
To fix CVE-2022-4537, update the Hide My WP Ghost plugin to version 5.0.19 or later.
What versions of the Hide My WP Ghost plugin are affected by CVE-2022-4537?
CVE-2022-4537 affects versions of the Hide My WP Ghost plugin up to and including 5.0.18.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-4537 enable?
CVE-2022-4537 enables attackers to exploit IP Address Spoofing, allowing them to bypass request logging and login restrictions.
Who is impacted by CVE-2022-4537?
Users of the Hide My WP Ghost plugin running versions up to 5.0.18 on their WordPress sites are impacted by CVE-2022-4537.
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