CVE-2022-34858CWE-306

WordPress OAuth 2.0 client for SSO plugin <= 1.11.3 - Authentication Bypass vulnerability

Critical · published August 22, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unauthenticated user can sneak past the gates with just a single request! The miniOrange OAuth 2.0 client for WordPress has an alarming authentication bypass flaw in versions up to 1.11.3. ⚡ Think of it like a party where someone has the secret knock to get in without an invite — no one even checks their credentials! This flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication checks, making it alarmingly easy to access sensitive areas of your site. If exploited, attackers can gain unauthorized access to your WordPress site, potentially altering content, accessing user data, and wreaking havoc without being detected. This could lead to data breaches or even a complete takeover of your site, and that’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a party where someone has the secret knock to get in without an invite — no one even checks their credentials! This flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication checks, making it alarmingly easy to access sensitive areas of your site. This vulnerability arises from the miniOrange OAuth 2.0 client failing to properly enforce authentication requirements during the login process, allowing attackers to bypass authentication altogether.

What to do

If exploited, attackers can gain unauthorized access to your WordPress site, potentially altering content, accessing user data, and wreaking havoc without being detected. This could lead to data breaches or even a complete takeover of your site, and that’s absolutely devastating! Immediately update the miniOrange OAuth 2.0 client for SSO plugin to the latest version beyond 1.11.3. Review your site’s access logs for any suspicious activity and consider implementing additional security measures like two-factor authentication during this adjustment. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your site and keep those unauthorized guests out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01796 · 78.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2022-08-22T14:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 14:49Z
    WordPress OAuth 2.0 client for SSO plugin <= 1.11.3 - Authentication Bypass vulnerability
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