CVE-2022-41839: wordpress loginpress
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 18-11-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-41839 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in wordpress loginpress. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.4% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 1.6.3.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.51%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Broken Access Control vulnerability in WordPress LoginPress plugin <= 1.6.2 on WordPress leading to unauth. changing of Opt-In or Opt-Out tracking settings.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.51% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.51%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Wpbrigade2 products
- loginpress≤ 1.6.2
- loginpress | custom login page customizer (wordpress plugin)≥ <= 1.6.2, ≤ 1.6.2
Wordpress1 product
- loginpress≤ 1.6.2 (fixed in 1.6.3)
2 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…Third Party Advisory