7.5
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-26511

First published: Fri Oct 02 2020(Updated: )

The wpo365-login plugin before v11.7 for WordPress allows use of a symmetric algorithm to decrypt a JWT token. This leads to authentication bypass.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wpo365 Wordpress + Azure Ad / Microsoft Office 365<11.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-26511?

    CVE-2020-26511 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-26511?

    To fix CVE-2020-26511, update the wpo365-login plugin to version 11.7 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-26511?

    CVE-2020-26511 is an authentication bypass vulnerability.

  • Which versions of the wpo365-login plugin are affected by CVE-2020-26511?

    Versions of the wpo365-login plugin prior to 11.7 are affected by CVE-2020-26511.

  • What can happen if CVE-2020-26511 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2020-26511 allows unauthorized access to users' accounts by bypassing authentication.

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