CVE-2022-4943 (GCVE-0-2022-4943)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-20 07:29 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:00
VLAI
Title
miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.5 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change
Summary
The miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when changing plugin settings in versions up to, and including, 5.6.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the plugin's settings.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Credits
Ramuel Gall
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