Two-Factor Authentication Bypass in Security Optimizer Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-118185
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 31 October 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-118185?
The Security Optimizer plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a serious flaw wherein it fails to limit the number of two-factor authentication codes that can be submitted during a pending login. This weakness enables an attacker, who has knowledge of a user's password, to perform a brute-force attack on the second factor of authentication, potentially compromising the user's account.
Affected Version(s)
Security Optimizer 0 < 1.6.9
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.