CVE-2026-12988 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin before 3.1.1.2 does not verify that the email address supplied during two-factor authentication setup belongs to the user, allowing an attacker who has obtained a user's credentials to redirect the setup verification code to an attacker-controlled email address and take over the account.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8aa6bf91-54ee-4326-a477-31f42284be22/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12988?

CVE-2026-12988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP 2FA WordPress plugin before 3.1.1.2 does not verify that the email address supplied during two-factor authentication setup belongs to the user, allowing an attacker who has obtained a user's c...

How severe is CVE-2026-12988?

CVE-2026-12988 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12988?

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