CVE-2026-14561: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Authora : Easy login with mobile number
The Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 does not keep its one-time login code confidential, returning the code and a valid verification token in the response of an unauthenticated action, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user whose registered mobile number they know (including administrators) or to create arbitrary accounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14561 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.7.7. The plugin fails to keep the one-time login code confidential by returning it along with a valid verification token in the response to an unauthenticated request. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user whose mobile number they know, including administrative users, or to create arbitrary accounts.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication controls by exploiting the exposure of the one-time login code and verification token. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, including those with administrative privileges, and unauthorized account creation. The confidentiality and integrity of user accounts are compromised, but there is no indication of availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible to prevent exploitation.
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 1.7.7 does not keep its one-time login code confidential, returning the code and a valid verification token in the response of an unauthenticated action, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user whose registered mobile number they know (including administrators) or to create arbitrary accounts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Authora : Easy login with mobile number
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14561 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.7.7. The plugin fails to keep the one-time login code confidential by returning it along with a valid verification token in the response to an unauthenticated request. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user whose mobile number they know, including administrative users, or to create arbitrary accounts.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication controls by exploiting the exposure of the one-time login code and verification token. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, including those with administrative privileges, and unauthorized account creation. The confidentiality and integrity of user accounts are compromised, but there is no indication of availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-03T09:48:36.428Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6d96d1bf32cb7a344ced75
Added to database: 08/01/2026, 06:48:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 14:22:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:06:31 UTC
Views: 154
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