CVE-2026-15013Disclosure

LOWCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

The SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via SAML Signature Algorithm Confusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.3. The vulnerability exists because `Mo_SAML_Utilities::mo_saml_cast_key()` reads the `SignatureMethod` Algorithm attribute directly from the attacker-controlled `SAMLResponse` parameter rather than enforcing the locally configured algorithm, causing the plugin to recast the IdP's RSA public key as an HMAC-SHA1 shared secret and validate the forged signature against it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge a SAML assertion targeting any WordPress account — including administrators — obtain valid WordPress authentication cookies, and achieve full administrator-level account takeover.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-347

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 4 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 3 mentions (2026-07-16); latest day: 1
  • 4 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline4 mentions / 2d
01223Mentions · 2026-07-16: 3Mentions · 2026-09-02: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-16: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-16: 2Technical Details · 2026-09-02: 107-1609-02
Signal classification3 categories
Disclosure
250.0%
General
125.0%
Patch
125.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-07-163
Disclosure1General1Patch1
2026-09-021
Disclosure1
Full discourse4 posts
  • Graham Christensen@grhmc
    General

    POSIWID: SAML is an extremely powerful protocol designed to create authentication bypass vulnerabilities. https://cvefeed.io/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15013

    Post summary

    The tweet notes CVE-2026-15013 and points out that SAML may lead to authentication bypass, but no detailed technical, exploit, or mitigation information is provided.

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    6.1K followersView on X
  • DFIR Radar@DFIR_Radar
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-15013 is an unauthenticated auth bypass in miniOrange SAML SSO <= 5.4.3 for WordPress, exploiting HMAC signature algorithm confusion to forge a valid SAML assertion and gain admin access. #DFIR_Radar https://t.co/9YKo2daTmv

    Post summary

    The post announces a new unauthenticated authentication bypass in miniOrange SAML SSO versions <=5.4.3 for WordPress, caused by HMAC signature algorithm confusion that allows forging SAML assertions and gaining admin access.

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    1.9K followersView on X
  • Orizon@OrizonCyber
    Patch

    🚨 CVE-2026-15013 — CVSS 9.8/10 ██████████ The SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via SAML Signature... Severity: CRITICAL Patch now. #cybersecurity #CVE https://t.co/HOZ1WIkF99

    Post summary

    The post alerts users to a critical authentication bypass flaw in the WordPress SAML SSO plugin, provides a CVSS score, and urges them to apply the patch.

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    68 followersView on X
  • Vulmon Vulnerability Feed@VulmonFeeds
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-15013 Authentication Bypass via SAML Signature Algorithm Confusion in WordPress SAML SSO Plugin 5.4.3 https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-15013

    Post summary

    The content announces a newly identified authentication bypass in WordPress SAML SSO Plugin 5.4.3 caused by SAML signature algorithm confusion, but does not include exploitation details, PoC, or patch information.

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    4.1K followersView on X

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