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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Security Optimizer | < 1.6.9 | 1.6.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/253fe868-0e85-496f-8b01-a8b5107db217/ exploit vdb-entry technical-description