How severe is CVE-2024-9861?

CVE-2024-9861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9861?

CVE-2024-9861 affects Miniorange Otp Verification With Firebase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-9861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50167.

When was CVE-2024-9861 published?

CVE-2024-9861 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9861

CVE-2024-9861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miniorange Otp Verification With Firebase with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50167
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Miniorange Otp Verification With Firebase
Published: 2024-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.6.0. This is due to missing validation on the token being supplied during the otp login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they know the phone number associated with that user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9861?: The Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.6.0. This is due to missing validation on the token being supplied during the otp login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they know the phone number associated with that user.
How severe is CVE-2024-9861?: CVE-2024-9861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9861?: CVE-2024-9861 affects Miniorange Otp Verification With Firebase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50167.
When was CVE-2024-9861 published?: CVE-2024-9861 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:miniorange:otp_verification_with_firebase:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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