CVE-2022-4943

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.5 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change

Published Oct 20, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-52196 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.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2023, 2:13 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 20, 2023, 8:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:22 AM