CVE-2026-12988
WP 2FA < 3.1.1.2 - Account Takeover via 2FA Setup Email Binding
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12988
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the WP 2FA plugin to version 3.1.1.2 or later.
- Verify email verification for two-factor authentication is secure.
- Review security settings for two-factor authentication.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12988.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8aa6bf91-54ee-4326-a477-31f42284be22/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12988 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12988
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'WP 2FA', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.1.1.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8aa6bf91-54ee-4326-a477-31f42284be22/