CVE-2026-82530: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing in IP2Location IP2Location Country Blocker
Affects IP2Location IP2Location Country BlockerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium : monitor for a fix to IP2Location IP2Location Country Blocker.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 20:40:32 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IP2LocationIP2Location Country Blocker | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade the IP2Location Country Blocker plugin to version 2.45.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. If immediate upgrade is not possible, consider disabling the plugin or implementing additional server-side IP validation that does not rely on the X-Real-IP header. Patch status is confirmed by the version boundary indicating the fix in 2.45.0.
Description
IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress before 2.45.0 contains an access control bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent IP-based restrictions by forging the X-Real-IP HTTP header. Attackers can set the X-Real-IP header to an allowlisted IP address to bypass page, link, or site-wide access restrictions and access otherwise-blocked resources.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass IP-based restrictions enforced by the plugin. This can lead to unauthorized access to content or functionality intended to be restricted by geographic or IP-based rules. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and can be exploited remotely.