SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
CVE-2026-15013 is a critical-severity improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login from Cyberlord92, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login versions: 5.4.3 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 85% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberlord92 | SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login | 5.4.3 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (wordfence.com).
Official 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.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
More Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerabilities (CWE-347)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on/tags/5.4.3/class-mo-saml-login-validate…
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on/tags/5.4.3/class-mo-saml-utilities.php#L…
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on/tags/5.4.3/class-mo-saml-utilities.php#L…
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on/tags/5.4.3/class-mo-saml-utilities.php#L…
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on/tags/5.4.3/includes/lib/SAML2Core/class-…
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3601345%40miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on&new=3601345%40…
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ee95092d-6351-4612-872d-284165bc1201?source=cve
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/33
Other vulnerabilities in SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerabilities
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- 10.0 Critical severity
- 9.3 Critical severity
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