What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Heateor Social Login WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.35. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, if they have access to the email and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token. An attacker cannot authenticate as an administrator by default, but these accounts are also at risk if authentication for administrators has explicitly been allowed via the social login.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Heateor Social Login plugin for WordPress contains an authentication flaw that allows attackers to bypass login security without valid credentials. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.1.35. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to user accounts and site functionality by exploiting improper authentication checks in the social login mechanism.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Bypass login authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts without valid credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access user accounts and perform actions as those users, potentially compromising site data and functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 6, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
