CVE-2022-44595: Improper Authentication vulnerability in Melapress WP 2FA allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WP 2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-44595?

wp 2fa: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-44595 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44595 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-2022-44595 affect?

CVE-2022-44595 affects wp 2fa. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Authentication vulnerability in Melapress WP 2FA allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WP 2FA: from n/a through 2.2.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-44595?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-44595 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp 2fa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Melapress WP 2FA allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WP 2FA: from n/a through 2.2.0.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: melapress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

melapress wp 2fa UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-2fa || rpm -q wp-2fa || wp-2fa --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-2fa

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-2fa

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-2022-44595?

wp 2fa: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44595 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44595 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-2022-44595 affect?

CVE-2022-44595 affects wp 2fa. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Authentication vulnerability in Melapress WP 2FA allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WP 2FA: from n/a through 2.2.0.

How urgent is CVE-2022-44595?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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