CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4693

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

10.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The User Verification WordPress plugin before 1.0.94 was affected by an Auth Bypass security vulnerability. To bypass authentication, we only need to know the user’s username. Depending on whose username we know, which can be easily queried because it is usually public data, we may even be given an administrative role on the website.

Technical details

Published
1/23/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4693?

The User Verification WordPress plugin before 1.0.94 was affected by an Auth Bypass security vulnerability. To bypass authentication, we only need to know the user’s username. Depending on whose username we know, which can be easily queried because it is usually public data, we may even be given an administrative role on the website.

Is CVE-2022-4693 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-4693 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 10.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-4693?

CVE-2022-4693 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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