Vulnerability Description
The WooCommerce OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to insufficient empty value checking in the lwp_ajax_register function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.47. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass OTP verification and gain administrative access to any user account with a configured phone number by exploiting improper Firebase API error handling when the Firebase API key is not configured.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-with-phone-number/tags/1.8.47/l
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-with-phone-number/tags/1.8.47/l
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e74582f-8e94-4cba-a3e
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8342?
CVE-2025-8342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The WooCommerce OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to insufficient empty value checking in the lwp_ajax_register function in ...
How severe is CVE-2025-8342?
CVE-2025-8342 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8342?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.