CVE-2018-20231

Name: CVE-2018-20231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-19T11:29:02.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the two-factor-authentication plugin before 1.3.13 for WordPress allows remote attackers to disable 2FA via the tfa_enable_tfa parameter due to missing nonce validation.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the two-factor-authentication plugin before 1.3.13 for WordPress allows remote attackers to disable 2FA via the tfa_enable_tfa parameter due to missing nonce validation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simbahosting	Two-Factor-Authentication	< 1.3.13

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor-authentication/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9187Third Party Advisory
https://www.privacy-wise.com/two-factor-authentication-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-cve-2018-20231/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor-authentication/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9187Third Party Advisory
https://www.privacy-wise.com/two-factor-authentication-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-cve-2018-20231/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20231?

How severe is CVE-2018-20231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20231?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-20231?

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Source: NVD / NIST