CVE-2022-4550 User Activity <= 1.0.1 - IP Spoofing
Attackers can spoof IP addresses in User Activity logs by manipulating X-Forwarded-For headers, compromising audit integrity.
- 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-2022-4550?
CVE-2022-4550 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown User Activity, published on 27 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The User Activity WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 checks headers such as the X-Forwarded-For to retrieve the IP address of the request, which could lead to IP spoofing
Weakness: CWE-290
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4550?
It affects 1 product.
Products include User Activity Project User Activity.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4550?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4550 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-4550 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4550 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62gq-fgj3-92v6.