What the vulnerability does
01Description
The OTP-less one tap Sign in plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in versions 2.0.14 to 2.0.59. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their details, like email. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary users' email addresses, including administrators, and leverage that to reset the user's password and gain access to their account.
Additionally, the plugin returns authentication cookies in the response, which can be used to access the account directly.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The OTP-less one tap Sign in plugin versions 2.0.14 through 2.0.59 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt service. No user interaction or special network access is required. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, and disrupt the site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access user data, alter site content, and cause downtime without any credentials.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 2, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2025
Record updated
