CVE-2024-9861: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in cyberlord92 Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase
The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.6.0. This is due to missing validation on the token being supplied during the otp login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they know the phone number associated with that user.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9861 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.6.0. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of the token supplied during OTP login, enabling attackers who know a user's phone number to bypass authentication and gain access as that user. This can lead to full compromise of user accounts, including administrative accounts. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass OTP authentication and log in as any user on the affected WordPress site if they know the user's phone number. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, administrative control, and potential full site compromise. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Site administrators should update the Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin to the latest version that includes the fix. Until patched, users should consider disabling the plugin or implementing additional access controls to mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-9861: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in cyberlord92 Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase
Description
The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.6.0. This is due to missing validation on the token being supplied during the otp login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they know the phone number associated with that user.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9861 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.6.0. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of the token supplied during OTP login, enabling attackers who know a user's phone number to bypass authentication and gain access as that user. This can lead to full compromise of user accounts, including administrative accounts. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass OTP authentication and log in as any user on the affected WordPress site if they know the user's phone number. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, administrative control, and potential full site compromise. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Site administrators should update the Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin to the latest version that includes the fix. Until patched, users should consider disabling the plugin or implementing additional access controls to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-11T12:45:47.862Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b61b7ef31ef0b554d46
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:40:17 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:07:49 PM
Views: 18
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