miniOrange's Google Authenticator: A security weakness
miniOrange's Google Authenticator is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.
- Component
- miniOrange's Google Authenticator
- Plugin slug
google-authenticator- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Oct 20, 2023
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Oct 20, 2023 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update miniOrange's Google Authenticator to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The miniOrange's Google Authenticator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when changing plugin settings in versions up to, and including, 5.6.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the plugin's settings.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N