CVE-2026-15013: CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in cyberlord92 SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login
The SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via SAML Signature Algorithm Confusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.3. The vulnerability exists because `Mo_SAML_Utilities::mo_saml_cast_key()` reads the `SignatureMethod` Algorithm attribute directly from the attacker-controlled `SAMLResponse` parameter rather than enforcing the locally configured algorithm, causing the plugin to recast the IdP's RSA public key as an HMAC-SHA1 shared secret and validate the forged signature against it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge a SAML assertion targeting any WordPress account — including administrators — obtain valid WordPress authentication cookies, and achieve full administrator-level account takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15013 is a critical vulnerability in the cyberlord92 SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login WordPress plugin (versions <=5.4.3). The issue arises because the plugin's Mo_SAML_Utilities::mo_saml_cast_key() function reads the SignatureMethod Algorithm attribute directly from the attacker-controlled SAMLResponse parameter instead of enforcing the locally configured algorithm. This allows an attacker to recast the IdP's RSA public key as an HMAC-SHA1 shared secret and validate a forged signature against it. Consequently, unauthenticated attackers can forge SAML assertions for any WordPress account, including administrators, and obtain valid authentication cookies, resulting in full administrator-level account takeover.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication controls by exploiting the signature algorithm confusion, leading to complete compromise of any WordPress account, including administrative accounts. This results in full control over the affected WordPress site, with confidentiality, integrity, and availability severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login plugin or restricting its use to trusted environments. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-15013: CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in cyberlord92 SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login
Description
The SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via SAML Signature Algorithm Confusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.3. The vulnerability exists because `Mo_SAML_Utilities::mo_saml_cast_key()` reads the `SignatureMethod` Algorithm attribute directly from the attacker-controlled `SAMLResponse` parameter rather than enforcing the locally configured algorithm, causing the plugin to recast the IdP's RSA public key as an HMAC-SHA1 shared secret and validate the forged signature against it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge a SAML assertion targeting any WordPress account — including administrators — obtain valid WordPress authentication cookies, and achieve full administrator-level account takeover.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15013 is a critical vulnerability in the cyberlord92 SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login WordPress plugin (versions <=5.4.3). The issue arises because the plugin's Mo_SAML_Utilities::mo_saml_cast_key() function reads the SignatureMethod Algorithm attribute directly from the attacker-controlled SAMLResponse parameter instead of enforcing the locally configured algorithm. This allows an attacker to recast the IdP's RSA public key as an HMAC-SHA1 shared secret and validate a forged signature against it. Consequently, unauthenticated attackers can forge SAML assertions for any WordPress account, including administrators, and obtain valid authentication cookies, resulting in full administrator-level account takeover.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication controls by exploiting the signature algorithm confusion, leading to complete compromise of any WordPress account, including administrative accounts. This results in full control over the affected WordPress site, with confidentiality, integrity, and availability severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login plugin or restricting its use to trusted environments. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-07T22:25:26.987Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a585f0368715ace435d1c1c
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 04:33:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 13:00:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/29/2026, 22:52:09 UTC
Views: 204
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