How severe is CVE-2022-44589?

CVE-2022-44589 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-2022-44589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44589?

CVE-2022-44589 affects Miniorange Google Authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44589?

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-2022-44589 published?

CVE-2022-44589 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44589

CVE-2022-44589 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Miniorange Google Authenticator
Published: 2023-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in miniOrange miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login.This issue affects miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login: from n/a through 5.6.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44589?: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in miniOrange miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login.This issue affects miniOrange's Google Authenticator – WordPress Two Factor Authentication – 2FA , Two Factor, OTP SMS and Email | Passwordless login: from n/a through 5.6.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-44589?: CVE-2022-44589 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-2022-44589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44589?: CVE-2022-44589 affects Miniorange Google Authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44589?: 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-2022-44589 published?: CVE-2022-44589 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/miniorange-2-factor-authentication/wordpress-miniorange-two-factor-authentication-plugin-5-6-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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