CVE-2025-1061: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in nextendweb Nextend Social Login Pro
The Nextend Social Login Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.16. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the Apple OAuth authenticate request through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-1061 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Nextend Social Login Pro plugin for WordPress (up to version 3.1.16). The issue stems from inadequate verification of the user identity during the Apple OAuth authentication process within the plugin. This allows an attacker to bypass authentication and impersonate any existing user on the site if they have access to that user's email address. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, potentially leading to full site compromise. This includes unauthorized access to sensitive data, administrative functions, and site control. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the Nextend Social Login Pro plugin or restricting Apple OAuth login functionality to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-1061: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in nextendweb Nextend Social Login Pro
Description
The Nextend Social Login Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.16. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the Apple OAuth authenticate request through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-1061 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Nextend Social Login Pro plugin for WordPress (up to version 3.1.16). The issue stems from inadequate verification of the user identity during the Apple OAuth authentication process within the plugin. This allows an attacker to bypass authentication and impersonate any existing user on the site if they have access to that user's email address. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, potentially leading to full site compromise. This includes unauthorized access to sensitive data, administrative functions, and site control. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the Nextend Social Login Pro plugin or restricting Apple OAuth login functionality to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-05T14:44:49.749Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b0db7ef31ef0b54d967
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:09 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:58:07 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:48:54 PM
Views: 17
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