What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2891?

CVE-2022-2891 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2891?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2891. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Wp 2Fa CVE-2022-2891

MEDIUM

Observable Discrepancy (CWE-203)

2022-10-10 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Information Disclosure Wp 2Fa Wpwhitesecurity

5.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 10, 2022 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionNVD

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin before 2.3.0 uses comparison operators that don't mitigate time-based attacks, which could be abused to leak information about the authentication codes being compared.

AnalysisAI

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin before 2.3.0 uses comparison operators that don't mitigate time-based attacks, which could be abused to leak information about the authentication codes being compared. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-203. The WP 2FA WordPress plugin before 2.3.0 uses comparison operators that don't mitigate time-based attacks, which could be abused to leak information about the authentication codes being compared. Affected products include: Wpwhitesecurity Wp 2Fa. Version information: before 2.3.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.