CVE-2026-7458

Description

The User Verification by PickPlugins plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.46. This is due to the use of a loose PHP comparison operator to validate OTP codes in the "user_verification_form_wrap_process_otpLogin" function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user with a verified email address, such as an administrator, by submitting a "true" OTP value.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0008

Probability of exploitation

0.23%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-288 CWE-288

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-verification/trunk/includes/functions-rest.php%23L234?rev=3461175 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-verification/trunk/templates/email-otp-login-form/hook.php%23L164?rev=3461175 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-verification/trunk/templates/email-otp-login-form/index.php%23L71?rev=3461175 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3519113/user-verification https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/35b86488-8f68-4738-a9a8-76d0b7976165?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7458? +

The User Verification by PickPlugins plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.46. This is due to the use of a loose PHP comparison operator to validate OTP codes in the "user_verification_form_wrap_process_otpLogin" function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user with a verified email address, such as an administrator, by submitting a "true" OTP value. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-7458? +

CVE-2026-7458 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0008, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-7458? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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