CVE-2026-77770: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in miniOrange 2FA
The miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 6.3.1, miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 19.3 does not require a validated transaction before deleting site options whose names come from unauthenticated request input, allowing any visitor to delete arbitrary options, which can lock every administrator out of the dashboard or deactivate every miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 6.3.1, miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 19.3 on the site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-77770 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin prior to versions 6.3.1 and 19.3. The plugin fails to validate transactions before deleting site options whose names are derived from unauthenticated request input. This allows any visitor to delete arbitrary options, potentially locking administrators out of the dashboard or deactivating the plugin.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary site options without authentication, which may lock all administrators out of the WordPress dashboard or disable the miniOrange 2FA plugin. This could prevent administrators from managing the site or maintaining two-factor authentication, weakening site security and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-77770: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in miniOrange 2FA
Description
The miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 6.3.1, miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 19.3 does not require a validated transaction before deleting site options whose names come from unauthenticated request input, allowing any visitor to delete arbitrary options, which can lock every administrator out of the dashboard or deactivate every miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 6.3.1, miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 19.3 on the site.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-77770 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin prior to versions 6.3.1 and 19.3. The plugin fails to validate transactions before deleting site options whose names are derived from unauthenticated request input. This allows any visitor to delete arbitrary options, potentially locking administrators out of the dashboard or deactivating the plugin.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary site options without authentication, which may lock all administrators out of the WordPress dashboard or disable the miniOrange 2FA plugin. This could prevent administrators from managing the site or maintaining two-factor authentication, weakening site security and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T10:57:53.664Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa25043acd9273b49ac4bb7
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 06:37:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 06:53:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 16:52:29 UTC
Views: 8
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