How severe is CVE-2022-4943?

CVE-2022-4943 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-2022-4943 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-2022-4943?

CVE-2022-4943 affects Miniorange Google Authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4943?

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-2022-4943 published?

CVE-2022-4943 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4943

CVE-2022-4943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miniorange Google Authenticator 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Miniorange Google Authenticator
Published: 2023-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when changing plugin settings in versions up to, and including, 5.6.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the plugin's settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4943?: The miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when changing plugin settings in versions up to, and including, 5.6.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2022-4943?: CVE-2022-4943 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-2022-4943 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-2022-4943?: CVE-2022-4943 affects Miniorange Google Authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4943?: 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-2022-4943 published?: CVE-2022-4943 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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