CVE-2022-42461 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-42461: WordPress miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin <= 5.6.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product miniOrange's Google Authenticator (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-264
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin <= 5.6.1 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The miniOrange Google Authenticator WordPress plugin version 5.6.1 and earlier contains a flaw that allows authenticated users to modify plugin settings and disable security features. An attacker with low-level WordPress access can alter configuration without proper authorization checks, potentially weakening two-factor authentication enforcement across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings and disable two-factor authentication features.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Two-factor authentication can be disabled by low-privilege users, reducing account security across your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (subscriber or above).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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