How severe is CVE-2022-0993?

CVE-2022-0993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0993?

CVE-2022-0993 affects Siteground Siteground Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0993?

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-2022-0993 published?

CVE-2022-0993 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0993

CVE-2022-0993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siteground Siteground Security 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Siteground Siteground Security
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SiteGround Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated users to log in as administrative users due to missing identity verification on the 2FA back-up code implementation that logs users in upon success. This affects versions up to, and including, 1.2.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0993?: The SiteGround Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated users to log in as administrative users due to missing identity verification on the 2FA back-up code implementation that logs users in upon success. This affects versions up to, and including, 1.2.5.
How severe is CVE-2022-0993?: CVE-2022-0993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0993?: CVE-2022-0993 affects Siteground Siteground Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0993?: 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-2022-0993 published?: CVE-2022-0993 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siteground:siteground_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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