CVE-2024-8122

Potential brute force vulnerability due to non-expiring SMS OTPs

Published Oct 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WSO2 Identity Server fails to enforce a default expiry time for SMS One-Time Passwords (OTPs) used in multi-factor authentication (MFA). This allows unused OTPs to remain valid indefinitely, presenting an opportunity for malicious actors to conduct brute force attacks by repeatedly guessing the OTP.

The absence of automatic expiration for OTPs grants attackers an unlimited timeframe to attempt guessing the correct code. A successful brute force attack can lead to an MFA bypass, resulting in the unauthorized takeover of a user's account and compromising the security and privacy of both the individual and the system.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Follow the instructions given on https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2024-3149/#solution

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The WSO2 Identity Server fails to enforce a default expiry time for SMS One-Time Passwords (OTPs) used in multi-factor authentication (MFA). This allows unused OTPs to remain valid indefinitely, presenting an opportunity for malicious actors to conduct brute force attacks by repeatedly guessing the OTP. The absence of automatic expiration for OTPs grants attackers an unlimited timeframe to attempt guessing the correct code. A successful brute force attack can lead to an MFA bypass, resulting in the unauthorized takeover of a user's account and compromising the security and privacy of both the individual and the system.
Title Potential brute force vulnerability due to non-expiring SMS OTPs
First Time appeared Wso2
Wso2 wso2 Identity Server
Weaknesses CWE-613
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:wso2:wso2_identity_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Wso2
Wso2 wso2 Identity Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WSO2
Published
Updated
Oct 8, 2026, 5:13 PM
Reserved
Aug 23, 2024, 2:52 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 8, 2026, 1:16 AM
Modified
Nov 9, 2026, 10:10 AM