CVE-2026-118202
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CVE-2026-118202 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Limit Login Attempts Security WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 does not confirm that its two-factor authentication step succeeded before completing a login and treats a failure to build that step as success, so an attacker who holds a protected user's password can bypass the second factor by sending a request header that breaks the step.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Limit Login Attempts Security WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 does not confirm that its two-factor authentication step succeeded before completing a login and treats a failure to build that step as success, so an attacker who holds a protected user's password can bypass the second factor by sending a request header that breaks the step.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Limit Login Attempts Security | < 3.4.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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