CVE-2026-7458: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in pickplugins User Verification by PickPlugins
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7458 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the User Verification by PickPlugins WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.46. The vulnerability is due to the use of a loose PHP comparison operator in the 'user_verification_form_wrap_process_otpLogin' function to validate OTP codes. This allows an attacker to bypass authentication by submitting a 'true' OTP value, effectively logging in as any user with a verified email address, including administrators. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical). No patch or official remediation has been published by the vendor as of the latest information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user with a verified email address, including administrative accounts. This can lead to full system compromise, data exposure, and unauthorized administrative actions within affected WordPress sites using this plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the User Verification by PickPlugins plugin or restricting access to the affected functionality. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-7458: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in pickplugins User Verification by PickPlugins
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 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7458 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the User Verification by PickPlugins WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.46. The vulnerability is due to the use of a loose PHP comparison operator in the 'user_verification_form_wrap_process_otpLogin' function to validate OTP codes. This allows an attacker to bypass authentication by submitting a 'true' OTP value, effectively logging in as any user with a verified email address, including administrators. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical). No patch or official remediation has been published by the vendor as of the latest information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user with a verified email address, including administrative accounts. This can lead to full system compromise, data exposure, and unauthorized administrative actions within affected WordPress sites using this plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the User Verification by PickPlugins plugin or restricting access to the affected functionality. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T17:39:00.757Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f589f3cbff5d861095a070
Added to database: 5/2/2026, 5:21:55 AM
Last enriched: 5/10/2026, 2:12:52 AM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 5:47:12 AM
Views: 148
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