CVE-2025-12628

Name: CVE-2025-12628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-24T13:16:01.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12628 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP 2FA WordPress plugin does not generate backup codes with enough entropy, which could allow attackers to bypass the second factor by brute forcing them. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin does not generate backup codes with enough entropy, which could allow attackers to bypass the second factor by brute forcing them

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e2d033c-dde6-4774-8588-cbe268c0d797/

Timeline

Published: Nov 24, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12628?

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin does not generate backup codes with enough entropy, which could allow attackers to bypass the second factor by brute forcing them

How severe is CVE-2025-12628?

CVE-2025-12628 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12628?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST