CVE-2022-1762: The iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.20 does not properly checks HTTP headers in order to validate

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1762?

iq block country: upgrade to newer than 1.2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1762 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1762 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-2022-1762 affect?

CVE-2022-1762 affects iq block country. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.20 does not properly checks HTTP headers in order to validate the origin IP address, allowing threat actors to bypass it's block feature by spoofing the headers.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1762?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1762 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting iq block country. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.20 does not properly checks HTTP headers in order to validate the origin IP address, allowing threat actors to bypass it's block feature by spoofing the headers.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: webence

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webence iq block country UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.13

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy iq-block-country || rpm -q iq-block-country || iq-block-country --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade iq-block-country

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade iq-block-country

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1762?

iq block country: upgrade to newer than 1.2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1762 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1762 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-2022-1762 affect?

CVE-2022-1762 affects iq block country. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The iQ Block Country WordPress plugin before 1.2.20 does not properly checks HTTP headers in order to validate the origin IP address, allowing threat actors to bypass it's block feature by spoofing the headers.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1762?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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