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CVE-2026-62142 Melapress CVE debrief

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the WordPress WP 2FA plugin up to version 4.1.0. This issue allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of users without their consent. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and verify user interactions. The vulnerability impacts WordPress installations with the WP 2FA plugin, allowing unauthorized actions. Defenders must verify user interactions with the WP 2FA plugin and prioritize remediation due to the potential for unauthorized actions.

Vendor
Melapress
Product
WP 2FA
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-08
Original CVE updated
2026-10-08
Advisory published
2026-10-08
Advisory updated
2026-10-08

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the WP 2FA plugin should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. They must verify user interactions with the WP 2FA plugin and ensure that the plugin is updated to a patched version. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of this vulnerability and its potential impact.

Why it matters

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the WordPress WP 2FA plugin up to version 4.1.0, allowing attackers to perform actions on behalf of users without their consent. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and verify user interactions.

  • Attackers can perform actions on behalf of users without their consent
  • Defenders need to verify user interactions with the WP 2FA plugin
  • Remediation priority is high due to the potential for unauthorized actions

Technical summary

The WordPress WP 2FA plugin up to version 4.1.0 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). This vulnerability allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of users without their consent. The issue impacts WordPress installations with the WP 2FA plugin. Defenders should prioritize verifying user interactions and upgrading to a patched version if available. The vulnerability is confirmed by CVE Program and NVD records.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying user interactions and upgrading to a patched version if available.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify user interactions with the WP 2FA plugin
  • Assess exposure of the WP 2FA plugin in your environment
  • Prioritize remediation of the CSRF vulnerability

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the CSRF vulnerability in the WordPress WP 2FA plugin. The vulnerability exists up to version 4.1.0 and allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of users without their consent. Evidence is limited to CVE Program and NVD details. Defenders should verify user interactions and assess exposure.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-62142 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62142

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-62142 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62142

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.