CVE-2022-3098: The Login Block IPs WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its setting

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3098?

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

Q: Is CVE-2022-3098 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3098 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-2022-3098 affect?

CVE-2022-3098 affects login block ips. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Login Block IPs WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3098?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3098 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting login block ips. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Login Block IPs WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-09-26
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

2022-09-26 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:58 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-2022-3098?

Is CVE-2022-3098 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3098 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-2022-3098 affect?

CVE-2022-3098 affects login block ips. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Login Block IPs WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2022-3098?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-1579 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The function check_is_login_page() uses headers for the IP check, which can be easily spoofed.

References

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