Description
The Really Simple Security WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not prevent an unauthenticated request from resetting an account's completed email two-factor enrolment, allowing an attacker who already knows the account's password to bypass the second factor and obtain that user's session, up to administrator.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Really Simple Security | >= 9.5.10.1, < 9.8.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 13, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 14, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred