EUVD-2026-57972
GHSA-56v2-rm7h-g26f
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated remote OTP-verification bypass yields privilege escalation with no user interaction, so AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and full C/I/A impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in miniorange otp verification <= 5.5.1 versions.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in the miniOrange OTP Verification WordPress plugin (versions 5.5.1 and earlier) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to elevate their privileges, per a Patchstack advisory. The flaw is rooted in a weak account/OTP verification mechanism (CWE-640) that can be abused without any credentials, and carries a CVSS 9.8 rating reflecting full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. …
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| Exploitation | The affected site must be running the miniOrange OTP Verification WordPress plugin at version 5.5.1 or earlier with its OTP verification flow reachable by anonymous users (typically registration, login, or recovery forms). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, 9.8 Critical) describes the worst-case profile: remote, low-complexity, unauthenticated, no user interaction, with full impact - consistent with the 'Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation' description. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Upgrade the miniOrange OTP Verification plugin to a release newer than 5.5.1 as soon as the vendor publishes it; the affected range is <= 5.5.1 but the exact patched version is not confirmed in the available data, so consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/miniorange-otp-verification/vulnerability/wordpress-miniorange-otp-verification-plugin-5-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability) and the plugin's WordPress.org changelog to confirm the fixed build. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all WordPress installations using miniOrange OTP Verification plugin version 5.5.1 or earlier and prepare for immediate deactivation. …
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