CVE-2025-7444 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the LoginPress Pro plugin for WordPress, present in all versions up to and including 5.0.1. The vulnerability arises from insufficient verification of the user identity returned by the social login token mechanism. Specifically, when a user attempts to authenticate via a social login provider, the plugin fails to adequately confirm that the token corresponds to a legitimate, pre-existing user account on the WordPress site. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker who knows the email address associated with any existing user account (including administrators) to bypass normal authentication controls and log in as that user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288, which pertains to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no required privileges, no user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patches have been published yet, and no known exploits are currently reported in the wild. However, the nature of the vulnerability makes it highly exploitable and dangerous, as it compromises the core authentication mechanism of WordPress sites using this plugin. Attackers leveraging this flaw can gain administrative access, leading to complete site takeover, data theft, defacement, or use of the site as a platform for further attacks.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for those relying on WordPress sites with LoginPress Pro for user authentication and management. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized administrative access, resulting in data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, disruption of business operations, reputational damage, and potential legal consequences. Given the widespread use of WordPress across Europe for corporate websites, e-commerce platforms, and internal portals, the impact could be extensive. Attackers could manipulate content, steal sensitive customer or employee data, inject malicious code, or use compromised sites to launch phishing or malware campaigns targeting European users. The critical nature of the vulnerability and ease of exploitation without user interaction or privileges heightens the urgency for European organizations to address this threat promptly to maintain compliance and security posture.

Immediate mitigation steps include disabling the social login feature in LoginPress Pro until a vendor patch is released. Organizations should audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of LoginPress Pro and verify the plugin version. Implement strict monitoring and logging of authentication events to detect suspicious login attempts, especially those involving social login tokens. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the WordPress login level to add an additional layer of security beyond the vulnerable plugin. Restrict administrative access by IP whitelisting or VPN where feasible. Regularly back up WordPress sites and databases to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. Engage with the plugin vendor or WordPress security community to track patch releases and apply updates immediately once available. Consider alternative, more secure authentication plugins if social login is essential. Conduct user awareness training to recognize potential phishing attempts that might exploit compromised accounts.