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HIGH

CVE-2026-94257

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

—

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

The SMS Alert WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not bind the account whose password is being changed to the phone number that was actually verified during its OTP password reset, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set a new password on an arbitrary account, including an administrator, by verifying a one-time code sent to a phone number they control.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-94257?

The SMS Alert WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not bind the account whose password is being changed to the phone number that was actually verified during its OTP password reset, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set a new password on an arbitrary account, including an administrator, by verifying a one-time code sent to a phone number they control.

Is CVE-2026-94257 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-94257 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-94257?

CVE-2026-94257 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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