CVE-2026-13342
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CVE-2026-13342 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Security Optimizer WordPress plugin from 1.5.8 to 1.6.4 does not correctly validate requests to its optional IP-based login restriction feature, allowing the restriction to be bypassed so that unauthenticated requests from non-allowlisted IP addresses can reach and use the login form, defeating the access control the administrator configured.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Security Optimizer WordPress plugin from 1.5.8 to 1.6.4 does not correctly validate requests to its optional IP-based login restriction feature, allowing the restriction to be bypassed so that unauthenticated requests from non-allowlisted IP addresses can reach and use the login form, defeating the access control the administrator configured.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Security Optimizer | >= 1.5.8, < 1.6.5 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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