CVE-2022-2987: The Ldap WP Login / Active Directory Integration WordPress plugin before 3.0.2 does not have any authorisation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2987?

ldap wp login \/ active directory integration: upgrade to 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2987 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2987 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-2022-2987 affect?

CVE-2022-2987 affects ldap wp login \/ active directory integration. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Ldap WP Login / Active Directory Integration WordPress plugin before 3.0.2 does not have any authorisation and CSRF checks when updating it's settings (which are hooked to the init action), allowing unauthenticated attackers to update t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2987?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-2987 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ldap wp login \/ active directory integration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ldap WP Login / Active Directory Integration WordPress plugin before 3.0.2 does not have any authorisation and CSRF checks when updating it's settings (which are hooked to the init action), allowing unauthenticated attackers to update them. Attackers could set their own LDAP server to be used to authenticated users, therefore bypassing the current authentication

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	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-862
Published	2022-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ldap wp login \/ active directory integration project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-26 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ldap wp login \/ active directory integration project ldap wp login \/ active directory integration UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.2

Fixed in: 3.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ldap-wp-login--active-directory-integration || rpm -q ldap-wp-login--active-directory-integration || ldap-wp-login--active-directory-integration --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ldap-wp-login--active-directory-integration

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ldap-wp-login--active-directory-integration

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-2022-2987?

ldap wp login \/ active directory integration: upgrade to 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2987 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2987 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-2022-2987 affect?

CVE-2022-2987 affects ldap wp login \/ active directory integration. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Ldap WP Login / Active Directory Integration WordPress plugin before 3.0.2 does not have any authorisation and CSRF checks when updating it's settings (which are hooked to the init action), allowing unauthenticated attackers to update t

How urgent is CVE-2022-2987?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · Active Directory vulnerabilities

References

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