How severe is CVE-2022-4533?

CVE-2022-4533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4533?

CVE-2022-4533 affects Devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4533?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-4533 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-4533 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51868.

When was CVE-2022-4533 published?

CVE-2022-4533 was published on 2024-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4533

CVE-2022-4533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-51868
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus
Published: 2024-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request logging and login restrictions. Attackers can supply the X-Forwarded-For header with with a different IP Address that will be logged and can be used to bypass settings that may have blocked out an IP address or country from logging in.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4533?: The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request logging and login restrictions. Attackers can supply the X-Forwarded-For header with with a different IP Address that will be logged and can be used to bypass settings that may have blocked out an IP address or country from logging in.
How severe is CVE-2022-4533?: CVE-2022-4533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4533?: CVE-2022-4533 affects Devfelixmoira Limit Login Attempts Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-4533 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-4533 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51868.
When was CVE-2022-4533 published?: CVE-2022-4533 was published on 2024-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devfelixmoira:limit_login_attempts_plus:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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