miniorange otp verification <= 4.2.1 - Missing Authorization via dismiss_notice

2023-11-14 00:00
Abdi Pranata

Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The miniorange otp verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized admin notice dismissal due to a missing capability check on the dismiss_notice function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to dismiss notices intended for admins.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.2.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

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