CVE-2022-4303 WP Limit Login Attempts <= 2.6.4 - IP Spoofing
Attackers can bypass IP-based login restrictions by spoofing HTTP headers, allowing brute-force attacks against WordPress sites using this plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-4303?
CVE-2022-4303 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown WP Limit Login Attempts, published on 23 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 2.6.4 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based restrictions on login forms.
Weakness: CWE-290
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4303?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ciphercoin Wp Limit Login Attempts.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4303 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-4303 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4303 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown WP Limit Login Attempts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpvm-97hc-j3fx.