CVE-2026-96228
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Authentication Bypass in SSL Wireless SMS Notification for WordPress

Publication date: 2026-10-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
SSL Wireless SMS Notification for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1. The public final_login_ajax_action handler resolves a user and issues an authenticated session by matching the wp_sslcare_otp table on only the attacker-supplied phone and cap_data, without verifying the SMS OTP or any server-side single-use state. Because cap_data was chosen by the attacker in the public otp_login_ajax_action step (which stores the row before sending the SMS), the finalize step trivially matches and the user is looked up solely by the sslcare_login_phone meta. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers who know a phone-linked user's number to take over that account.

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Published
2026-10-29
Last Modified
2026-10-29
Generated
2026-10-29
AI Q&A
2026-10-29
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-96228
EUVD
EUVD-2026-112590

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sslplugins SSL Wireless SMS Notification 0

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CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Authentication Bypass in the SSL Wireless SMS Notification WordPress plugin up to version 3.8.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to take over user accounts by exploiting a flaw in the OTP login process. The plugin fails to properly verify SMS OTPs or server-side single-use states, enabling attackers who know a phone-linked user's number to bypass authentication and gain access.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress installations for the SSL Wireless SMS Notification plugin version 3.8.1 or earlier. Inspect the plugin's code for the otp_login_ajax_action and final_login_ajax_action handlers to verify if they lack SMS OTP verification and server-side state checks.

Impact Analysis

If you use this plugin, an attacker could take over your WordPress account by knowing your phone number linked to the account. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, control over your website, or further attacks on your users. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using this plugin may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage due to potential data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the SSL Wireless SMS Notification plugin to the latest version. Disable the plugin if no update is available. Review user accounts for unauthorized access and revoke any suspicious sessions.

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