CVE-2026-7617 in Secufor_OAuth Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/24/2026
The Secufor_OAuth plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the WordPress site from its linked Secufor account by clearing the plugin's stored login token and user login configuration.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/24/2026
The Secufor_OAuth WordPress plugin vulnerability represents a critical authorization flaw that undermines the security of WordPress installations using this component. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.7, creating a persistent risk for administrators who rely on the plugin for secure authentication workflows. The issue stems from inadequate input validation and access control mechanisms within the plugin's codebase, specifically failing to implement proper user authorization checks before executing sensitive operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through insufficient verification processes that should validate user credentials and permissions before allowing administrative actions. When an attacker exploits this weakness, they can manipulate the plugin's internal state by clearing stored login tokens and user configuration data without proper authentication. This unauthorized manipulation effectively severs the connection between the WordPress site and its associated Secufor account, which constitutes a significant security breach that compromises the integrity of the authentication system.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability exposes WordPress sites to potential compromise through simple exploitation techniques that require no advanced skills or privileged access. The impact extends beyond mere disruption as it fundamentally undermines the trust model that OAuth protocols are designed to establish. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain persistent access to sensitive system configurations and potentially escalate their privileges within the WordPress environment, creating opportunities for data exfiltration or further infiltration of network resources.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization in software systems, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts usage. The lack of proper access control validation creates a pathway for attackers to perform actions typically restricted to authorized users, effectively bypassing the intended security boundaries. Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation through plugin updates while implementing network monitoring to detect unauthorized configuration changes that may indicate exploitation attempts.
Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in the context of broader WordPress security frameworks and ensure comprehensive testing of all authentication-related plugins. The incident underscores the importance of proper authorization validation in web applications, particularly those handling sensitive account integrations. Mitigation strategies must include immediate patching, implementation of network segmentation controls, and regular security audits to identify similar authorization flaws across the entire application ecosystem.