CVE-2023-6506

WP 2FA <= 2.5.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Email Sending

Published Jan 11, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0 via the send_backup_codes_email due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to email arbitrary users on the site.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-58737 The WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0 via the send_backup_codes_email due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to email arbitrary users on the site.
History
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Title WP 2FA <= 2.5.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Email Sending
Weaknesses CWE-639
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:23 PM
Reserved
Dec 4, 2023, 8:15 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 11, 2024, 7:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:50 AM