CVE-2026-3655: OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification <= 1.8.60 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Firebase OTP Verification
The OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions 1.8.50 through 1.8.60. This is due to the Firebase verification flow in the lwpajaxregister AJAX handler not binding the Firebase session to the phone number supplied in the request. The idehweblwpactivatethroughfirebase() function validates that a Firebase OTP session is legitimate, but the phoneNumber returned by Firebase is never compared against the victim's stored phone number. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user who has a phone number stored in user meta, including administrators, by verifying their own Firebase session and supplying the victim's phone number in the same request.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress plugin: OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verificationto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.60 - Compensating control
Until patched, restrict access to the WordPress AJAX endpoint handling the lwp_ajax_register action so only legitimate/expected clients can reach it (e.g., via firewall/ACL/WAF rules limiting requests to trusted sources).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-3655?
CVE-2026-3655 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-3655?
CVE-2026-3655 carries a risk score of 86, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3655?
To fix CVE-2026-3655, upgrade the OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification plugin to version 1.8.61 or later.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-3655?
CVE-2026-3655 allows for unauthenticated authentication bypass through the Firebase OTP verification process.
Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2026-3655?
CVE-2026-3655 affects versions 1.8.50 to 1.8.60 of the OTP Login With Phone Number, OTP Verification plugin.