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

High 8.1 Published Updated

An attacker can access sensitive information from the miniOrange Google Authenticator WordPress plugin without authorization.

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-2022-44589?

CVE-2022-44589 is a high-severity vulnerability in miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login, published on 29 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44589?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Miniorange Google Authenticator.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44589?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-44589 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44589 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwcx-3vrw-26jm.

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