PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4533: The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and
CVE-2022-4533 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting limit login attempts plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request logging and login restrictions. Attackers can supply the X-Forwarded-For header with with a different IP Address that will be logged and can be used to bypass settings that may have blocked out an IP address or co
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-4533?
limit login attempts plus: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4533 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4533 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-2022-4533 affect?
CVE-2022-4533 affects limit login attempts plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Limit Login Attempts Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient restrictions on where the IP Address information is being retrieved for request log
How urgent is CVE-2022-4533?
Priority 27/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action