OttoKit - Privilege Escalation (CVE-2026-110372)

CVE-2026-110372 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Brainstorm Force OttoKit, affecting versions through 1.1.40. Incorrect privilege assignment could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain elevated access and compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 23rd of October 2026.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2026-110372 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2026-110372. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Observed exploitation attempts target /wp-json/sure-triggers/v1/automation/action and send the st-authorization: Bearer connection-denied header to access the automation API without authentication. Attackers may use this access to create or modify WordPress accounts, including administrator accounts.