Is CVE-2026-8760 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8760 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8760 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8760 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8760?

CVE-2026-8760 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-8760

CWE-307Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:48.5th

Official Description

The Login with OTP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-11178: the rate-limit/lockout check added to `otpl_login_action()` was placed only inside the OTP-generation branch and is never evaluated on the OTP-validation branch, and the generated 6-digit OTP additionally has no expiration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to brute-force the 900,000-value OTP space for any user account (including administrators) and obtain a valid `wp_set_auth_cookie()` session, leading to full site compromise.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in the Login with OTP plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication. Due to an incomplete fix and a non-expiring OTP, attackers can brute-force the OTP to gain administrative access, leading to full site compromise. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw is extremely severe and requires immediate attention.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, making it remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

To mitigate this, upgrade the Login with OTP plugin for WordPress to a version beyond 1.6. Implement strong rate-limiting and ensure OTPs have a short expiration time.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8760 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.