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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-4539
CVE-2022-4539:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Web Application Firewall (WAF) plugin for WordPress contains an IP Address Spoofing vulnerability (CVE-2022-4539) in versions up to and including 2.1.2. The vulnerability was identified and disclosed, affecting WordPress installations using this security plugin (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of IP addresses in the Web Application Firewall plugin's functionality. This security flaw could potentially allow attackers to bypass IP-based security controls implemented by the WAF (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass IP-based security controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromising the effectiveness of the Web Application Firewall's protection mechanisms (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to update their Web Application Firewall plugin to a version newer than 2.1.2, which contains the security fix for this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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