CVE-2026-94257
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CVE-2026-94257 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The SMS Alert WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not bind the account whose password is being changed to the phone number that was actually verified during its OTP password reset, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set a new password on an arbitrary account, including an administrator, by verifying a one-time code sent to a phone number they control.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The SMS Alert WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not bind the account whose password is being changed to the phone number that was actually verified during its OTP password reset, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set a new password on an arbitrary account, including an administrator, by verifying a one-time code sent to a phone number they control.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | SMS Alert | >= 3.9.6, < 4.0.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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