CVE-2026-119040
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CVE-2026-119040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 6.4.1 does not limit the number of failed two-factor authentication attempts in its default configuration, allowing an attacker who already knows a victim's password to brute-force the one-time code and defeat the second authentication factor.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 6.4.1 does not limit the number of failed two-factor authentication attempts in its default configuration, allowing an attacker who already knows a victim's password to brute-force the one-time code and defeat the second authentication factor.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Defender Security | < 6.4.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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