CVE-2026-89080
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CVE-2026-89080 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Really Simple Security WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not prevent an unauthenticated request from resetting an account's completed email two-factor enrolment, allowing an attacker who already knows the account's password to bypass the second factor and obtain that user's session, up to administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Really Simple Security WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not prevent an unauthenticated request from resetting an account's completed email two-factor enrolment, allowing an attacker who already knows the account's password to bypass the second factor and obtain that user's session, up to administrator.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Really Simple Security | >= 9.5.10.1, < 9.8.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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