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CVE-2026-118185: The Security Optimizer WordPress plugin before 1.6.9 does not limit the number of two-factor authentication codes that...

CRITICAL CVSS 0.0 EPSS 0.18%

Published: October 31, 2026 | Last Modified: October 31, 2026

Description

The Security Optimizer WordPress plugin before 1.6.9 does not limit the number of two-factor authentication codes that can be submitted for a pending login, allowing an attacker who already knows a user's password to brute force the second factor and take over the account.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.18% (8th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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