CVE-2026-110372: Brainstorm Force OttoKit privilege escalation

CVE-2026-110372 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-10-18

OttoKit is a WordPress plugin that enables automation and triggering of actions on WordPress sites. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit an incorrect privilege assignment flaw to escalate their account to administrator level, gaining complete control of the site and its data.

Technologies: Brainstorm Force OttoKit. Vendors: Brainstorm Force.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-110372 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-110372 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-110372?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 18 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Brainstorm Force OttoKit through 1.1.40.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-110372?
Yes: fixed in 1.1.41. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-110372 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-110372?
Check whether you run Brainstorm Force OttoKit at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.1.41

Technical details

The plugin contains an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to escalate privileges to administrator without authentication. The issue stems from improper access controls in the privilege assignment logic. An attacker can exploit this over the network to gain full administrative control of the WordPress installation.

Affected products

  • Brainstorm Force OttoKit through 1.1.40

Timeline

  • 2026-10-16: disclosed
  • 2026-10-18: advisory

References

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