How severe is CVE-2022-0229?

CVE-2022-0229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0229?

CVE-2022-0229 affects Miniorange Google Authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0229 published?

CVE-2022-0229 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0229

CVE-2022-0229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miniorange Google Authenticator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Miniorange Google Authenticator
Published: 2022-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The miniOrange's Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks when handling the reconfigureMethod, and does not validate the parameters passed to it properly. As a result, unauthenticated users could delete arbitrary options from the blog, making it unusable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0229?: The miniOrange's Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks when handling the reconfigureMethod, and does not validate the parameters passed to it properly. As a result, unauthenticated users could delete arbitrary options from the blog, making it unusable.
How severe is CVE-2022-0229?: CVE-2022-0229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0229?: CVE-2022-0229 affects Miniorange Google Authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0229 published?: CVE-2022-0229 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d70c5335-4c01-448d-85fc-f8e75b104351

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:miniorange:google_authenticator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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