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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'handle_mofirebase_form_options' function in versions 3.1.0 to 3.6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the default role to Administrator. Premium features must be enabled in order to exploit the vulnerability.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin versions 3.1.0 through 3.6.2 lack proper authorization checks on sensitive functions. An attacker can bypass authentication requirements and gain unauthorized access to protected features without needing valid credentials. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Bypass authentication and access protected plugin functions without valid credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access OTP verification features and potentially compromise user authentication flows.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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