CVE-2026-14561: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Authora : Easy login with mobile number
The Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin before version 1.7.7 has an improper authentication vulnerability. It exposes the one-time login code and a valid verification token in the response of an unauthenticated action. This flaw allows attackers who know a user's registered mobile number to log in as that user, including administrators, or to create arbitrary accounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14561 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin prior to version 1.7.7. The plugin fails to keep its one-time login code confidential, returning it along with a valid verification token in responses to unauthenticated requests. This enables unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user by knowing their registered mobile number or to create arbitrary accounts, effectively bypassing authentication controls.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to any user account, including administrator accounts, by exploiting the exposure of one-time login codes and verification tokens. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected WordPress site and may lead to full site takeover or unauthorized account creation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's endpoints if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to login attempts using mobile numbers. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version in production environments.
CVE-2026-14561: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Authora : Easy login with mobile number
Description
The Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin before version 1.7.7 has an improper authentication vulnerability. It exposes the one-time login code and a valid verification token in the response of an unauthenticated action. This flaw allows attackers who know a user's registered mobile number to log in as that user, including administrators, or to create arbitrary accounts.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14561 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin prior to version 1.7.7. The plugin fails to keep its one-time login code confidential, returning it along with a valid verification token in responses to unauthenticated requests. This enables unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user by knowing their registered mobile number or to create arbitrary accounts, effectively bypassing authentication controls.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to any user account, including administrator accounts, by exploiting the exposure of one-time login codes and verification tokens. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected WordPress site and may lead to full site takeover or unauthorized account creation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's endpoints if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to login attempts using mobile numbers. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version in production environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-03T09:48:36.428Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6d96d1bf32cb7a344ced75
Added to database: 08/01/2026, 06:48:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/01/2026, 07:08:58 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 15:08:48 UTC
Views: 25
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