How severe is CVE-2022-1762?

CVE-2022-1762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1762?

CVE-2022-1762 affects Webence Iq Block Country. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1762?

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-2022-1762 published?

CVE-2022-1762 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1762

CVE-2022-1762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webence Iq Block Country with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webence Iq Block Country
Published: 2022-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.20 does not properly checks HTTP headers in order to validate the origin IP address, allowing threat actors to bypass it's block feature by spoofing the headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1762?: The iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.20 does not properly checks HTTP headers in order to validate the origin IP address, allowing threat actors to bypass it's block feature by spoofing the headers.
How severe is CVE-2022-1762?: CVE-2022-1762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1762?: CVE-2022-1762 affects Webence Iq Block Country. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1762?: 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-2022-1762 published?: CVE-2022-1762 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03254977-37cc-4365-979b-326f9637be85

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webence:iq_block_country:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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