What the vulnerability does
01Description
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Orion Login with SMS versions 1.0.5 and earlier contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can exploit weak or missing authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access without valid credentials. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions but does not require user interaction. Affected sites should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the site without valid credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can log in as any user, read sensitive data, modify content, or disable the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no user credentials or interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
