The Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 0.56 does not verify a CSRF nonce when saving its two-factor setup, allowing attackers to trick a logged-in user into overwriting their own 2FA secret with an attacker-controlled value, which enables two-factor authentication and locks the victim out of their account.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Authenticator Plugin | — | Update google-authenticator plugin to version 0.56, or a newer patched version | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
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