CVE-2025-7692: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in gsayed786 Orion Login with SMS
The Orion Login with SMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the olws_handle_verify_phone() function not utilizing a strong enough OTP value, exposing the hash needed to generate the OTP value, and no restrictions on the number of attempts to submit the code. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as other users, including administrators, if they have access to their phone number.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Orion Login with SMS plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to weak OTP generation and verification controls in the olws_handle_verify_phone() function. Specifically, the OTP value is not strong enough, the hash used to generate the OTP is exposed, and there are no restrictions on the number of OTP submission attempts. These weaknesses enable attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts if they have the victim's phone number. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.5 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and log in as any user, including administrators, by leveraging weaknesses in the OTP verification process. This can lead to full compromise of affected WordPress sites, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider disabling the Orion Login with SMS plugin or restricting access to it. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-7692: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in gsayed786 Orion Login with SMS
Description
The Orion Login with SMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the olws_handle_verify_phone() function not utilizing a strong enough OTP value, exposing the hash needed to generate the OTP value, and no restrictions on the number of attempts to submit the code. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as other users, including administrators, if they have access to their phone number.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Orion Login with SMS plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to weak OTP generation and verification controls in the olws_handle_verify_phone() function. Specifically, the OTP value is not strong enough, the hash used to generate the OTP is exposed, and there are no restrictions on the number of OTP submission attempts. These weaknesses enable attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts if they have the victim's phone number. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.5 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and log in as any user, including administrators, by leveraging weaknesses in the OTP verification process. This can lead to full compromise of affected WordPress sites, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider disabling the Orion Login with SMS plugin or restricting access to it. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-15T19:31:18.509Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 687f5a59a83201eaac1a3a87
Added to database: 7/22/2025, 9:31:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:43:58 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:43:55 AM
Views: 196
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