CVE-2022-3098 Login Block IPs <= 1.0.0 - Arbitrary Setting Update via CSRF

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in admins to update Login Block IPs plugin settings via CSRF, potentially altering security configurations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-3098?

CVE-2022-3098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Login Block IPs, published on 26 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Login Block IPs WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gunkastudios Login Block Ips.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-3098 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3098 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39x9-h5mq-q3m8.

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