CVE-2023-6272

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 18, 2023
Updated: Dec 22, 2023
CWE ID 307

Summary

CVE-2023-6272 is a vulnerability affecting the Theme My Login 2FA WordPress plugin before version 1.2. This vulnerability allows an attacker to brute-force all possibilities of 2FA validation attempts, as there is no rate limiting in place. The 2FA codes are only 6 digits long, making it easier for an attacker to successfully guess them. This vulnerability has a base severity rating of CRITICAL and a base score of 9.8 out of 10 according to the NVD. It poses a high risk to organizations as it can lead to unauthorized access and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. To remediate this vulnerability, users should update the plugin to version 1.2 or apply any patches or fixes provided by the plugin developer.

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