CVE-2022-1579: The function check_is_login_page() uses headers for the IP check, which can be easily spoofed.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1579?

login block ips: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1579 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1579 affect?

CVE-2022-1579 affects login block ips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The function check_is_login_page() uses headers for the IP check, which can be easily spoofed.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1579?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1579 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting login block ips. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The function check_is_login_page() uses headers for the IP check, which can be easily spoofed.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: gunkastudios

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-21 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gunkastudios login block ips UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy login-block-ips || rpm -q login-block-ips || login-block-ips --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade login-block-ips

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade login-block-ips

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1579?

Is CVE-2022-1579 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1579 affect?

CVE-2022-1579 affects login block ips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The function check_is_login_page() uses headers for the IP check, which can be easily spoofed.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1579?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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