CVE-2022-3994: The Authenticator WordPress plugin before 1.3.1 does not prevent subscribers from updating a site's feed access token, which may deny other users access to the functionality in certain configurations.

medium Affects authenticator (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The Authenticator WordPress plugin before 1.3.1 does not prevent subscribers from updating a site's feed access token, which may deny other users access to the functionality in certain configurations.

Package
authenticator (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.3.1
Fixed in
1.3.1
Severity
medium  CVSS 4.3
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (55.8th percentile)
Published
2023-01-02
Source
nvd

References

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