Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ssl-wireless-sms-notification/tags/3.8.1/sslWi
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8e4947d5-91f3-4b36-b30
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/ssl-wir
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-96228?
CVE-2026-96228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2026-96228?
CVE-2026-96228 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-2026-96228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.