CVE-2024-54294CWE-288

WordPress Firebase OTP Authentication plugin <= 1.0.1 - Account Takeover vulnerability

Critical · published December 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass lurks in Firebase OTP Authentication, letting unauthorized users slip through the cracks! 🔥 Think of it like a VIP party where a bouncer lets in anyone who claims they were invited, without checking their name on the list — it's a recipe for chaos! An attacker could waltz right into your system, bypassing all security measures. This means they could access sensitive user data, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or even take complete control of your application. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP party where a bouncer lets in anyone who claims they were invited, without checking their name on the list — it's a recipe for chaos! This vulnerability in Appgenix Infotech's Firebase OTP Authentication allows attackers to authenticate without proper verification by exploiting an alternate path or channel, effectively skipping critical authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into your system, bypassing all security measures. This means they could access sensitive user data, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or even take complete control of your application. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade to the latest version of Firebase OTP Authentication if you're running version 1.0.1 or below. Review your application’s authentication flow and ensure robust validation checks are in place. Don't forget to conduct a thorough security audit! You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your application and keep those digital gates secured! 🛡️

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
0.00751 · 54.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2024-12-13T14:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 14:25Z
    WordPress Firebase OTP Authentication plugin <= 1.0.1 - Account Takeover vulnerability
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