WP 2FA Plugin up to 2.x on WordPress Backup Code entropy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP 2FA Plugin up to 2.x on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Backup Code Handler. Such manipulation leads to entropy. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-12628. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP 2FA Plugin up to 2.x on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Backup Code Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a entropy vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-331. The product uses an algorithm or scheme that produces insufficient entropy, leaving patterns or clusters of values that are more likely to occur than others. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The WP 2FA WordPress plugin does not generate backup codes with enough entropy, which could allow attackers to bypass the second factor by brute forcing them

The weakness was shared by Benjamin Nadarević. The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-12628 since 11/03/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Entropy
CWE: CWE-331 / CWE-330 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: WP 2FA Plugin 3.0.0

Timelineinfo

11/03/2025 CVE reserved
11/24/2025 +21 days Advisory disclosed
11/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Benjamin Nadarević
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-12628 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333374

Entryinfo

Created: 11/24/2025 15:04
Changes: 11/24/2025 15:04 (57)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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