CVE-2023-47776 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47776: WordPress miniorange otp verification plugin <= 4.2.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product miniorange otp verification
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in miniOrange miniorange otp verification miniorange-otp-verification allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects miniorange otp verification: from n/a through <= 4.2.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The miniOrange OTP Verification plugin through version 4.2.1 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify settings or data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction from the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A logged-in user can modify plugin settings or data without proper permission checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter OTP verification settings, potentially disrupting authentication or exposing configuration.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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