Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed

OneLogin SAML-SSO Plugin < 2.1.6 - Authentication Bypass

The OneLogin SAML-SSO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to insufficient user validation in the ~/onelogin-saml-sso/onelogin_saml.php file in versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new accounts, including administrator accounts if an existing administrator's role name, username, or email address is correctly guessed.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin OneLogin SAML SSO. It affects Versions before 2.1.6 and is fixed in 2.1.6.

Published
Jun 06, 2016
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
onelogin-saml-sso
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.1.6, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin OneLogin SAML SSO as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 2.1.6. Update OneLogin SAML SSO to 2.1.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.1.6
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.1.6
Tracking ID
c5a5c209-0ccd-4fa9-b22d-05bb22247441
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
onelogin-saml-sso View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
2.1.6
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.1.6
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