CVE-2026-114443 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal WordPress plugin before 2.191 does not verify the account password before accepting an authenticator-app two-factor code at login, allowing anyone who holds a user's current authenticator code to log in as that user, including an administrator, without the password.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8f4a0675-82f0-4bbc-a46b-b88fc3863219/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-114443?

CVE-2026-114443 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal WordPress plugin before 2.191 does not verify the account password before accepting an authenticator-app two-factor code at login, all...

How severe is CVE-2026-114443?

CVE-2026-114443 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-114443?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.