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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-9861
CVE-2024-9861:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 3.6.0) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-9861. The vulnerability stems from missing validation on the token being supplied during the OTP login process through the plugin (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, including administrators, provided they know the phone number associated with that user. This presents a significant security risk as it could lead to complete site compromise (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
A patch has been released to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to versions newer than 3.6.0 of the Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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