CVE-2026-77002: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in SmilePass Selfie Login
The SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin versions through 1.0.2 contains an improper authentication vulnerability. It does not perform any server-side verification of the identity it is asked to authenticate, allowing unauthenticated users to log in as any registered account, including administrators. This flaw enables complete account takeover without valid credentials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-77002 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.2. The plugin fails to verify user identity on the server side during the selfie login process, permitting unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any registered user, including administrative accounts. This vulnerability effectively bypasses authentication controls, granting unauthorized access to accounts.
Potential Impact
An attacker can log in as any user, including administrators, without authentication. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site by allowing unauthorized access and potential full control over the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, disable or remove the SmilePass Selfie Login plugin to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-77002: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in SmilePass Selfie Login
Description
The SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin versions through 1.0.2 contains an improper authentication vulnerability. It does not perform any server-side verification of the identity it is asked to authenticate, allowing unauthenticated users to log in as any registered account, including administrators. This flaw enables complete account takeover without valid credentials.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-77002 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.2. The plugin fails to verify user identity on the server side during the selfie login process, permitting unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any registered user, including administrative accounts. This vulnerability effectively bypasses authentication controls, granting unauthorized access to accounts.
Potential Impact
An attacker can log in as any user, including administrators, without authentication. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site by allowing unauthorized access and potential full control over the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, disable or remove the SmilePass Selfie Login plugin to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T07:25:14.256Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a893cc7acd9273b49a6fec2
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 06:08:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 06:22:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 08:21:32 UTC
Views: 23
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