VDB-429478 · CVE-2026-118185 · GCVE-0-2026-118185

Security Optimizer Plugin up to 1.6.8 on WordPress improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Security Optimizer Plugin up to 1.6.8. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-118185. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Security Optimizer Plugin up to 1.6.8. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Security Optimizer WordPress plugin before 1.6.9 does not limit the number of two-factor authentication codes that can be submitted for a pending login, allowing an attacker who already knows a user's password to brute force the second factor and take over the account.

The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-118185 since 10/27/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 1.6.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Security Optimizer Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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ATT&CK: 🔒

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: Security Optimizer Plugin 1.6.9

Timelineinfo

10/27/2026 CVE reserved
10/31/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
10/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: WPScan
CVE: CVE-2026-118185 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-118185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-429478

Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2026 07:16
Changes: 10/31/2026 07:16 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103