CVE-2026-77002
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Account Takeover in SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-22

Last updated on: 2026-08-22

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin through 1.0.2 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.

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Published
2026-08-22
Last Modified
2026-08-22
Generated
2026-08-22
AI Q&A
2026-08-22
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-77002
EUVD
EUVD-2026-64227

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
smilepass selfie_login to 1.0.2 (inc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin through version 1.0.2 has an authentication bypass vulnerability. It fails to verify user identity on the server side during login attempts, allowing unauthenticated users to log in as any registered account, including administrators.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the SmilePass Selfie Login WordPress plugin version 1.0.2 or earlier is installed. Inspect server logs for unusual login attempts or successful logins from unexpected users.

Impact Analysis

Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to any user account on a vulnerable WordPress site, including admin accounts. This could lead to full site takeover, data theft, or malicious actions performed under the compromised account.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face legal penalties, data breach notifications, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately disable the SmilePass Selfie Login plugin if installed. Monitor for unauthorized access or suspicious activity. Check for updates or patches from the plugin developer. Consider implementing additional authentication layers for WordPress admin access.

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