VDB-385186 · CVE-2026-14561 · GCVE-0-2026-14561

Authora Plugin up to 1.7.6 on WordPress improper authentication

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7.0	$0-$5k	2.37

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Authora Plugin up to 1.7.6 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-14561. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Authora Plugin up to 1.7.6 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Authora : Easy login with mobile number WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 does not keep its one-time login code confidential, returning the code and a valid verification token in the response of an unauthenticated action, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user whose registered mobile number they know (including administrators) or to create arbitrary accounts.

The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-14561 since 07/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 1.7.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Authora Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Authora Plugin 1.7.7

Timelineinfo

07/03/2026 CVE reserved
08/01/2026 +29 days Advisory disclosed
08/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-14561 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-14561
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385186

Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2026 09:36
Changes: 08/01/2026 09:36 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103