CVE-2026-12492
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Authentication Bypass in Happy Coders OTP Login for WooCommerce

Publication date: 2026-07-16

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Happy Coders OTP Login for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.8 does not verify that a one-time password was actually validated before authenticating a user based on a supplied identifier, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user, including administrators, as well as to create new accounts.

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Published
2026-07-16
Last Modified
2026-07-16
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-07-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-04
NVD
CVE-2026-12492
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44873

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
happy_coders otp_login_for_woocommerce to 2.8 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the Happy Coders OTP Login for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 2.8. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass one-time password validation and log in as any existing user, including administrators, or create new accounts without proper authorization.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Happy Coders OTP Login for WooCommerce plugin. If it is below version 2.8, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could gain unauthorized access to user accounts, including admin accounts, potentially leading to data theft, website defacement, or further compromise of the WordPress site. New accounts could also be created for malicious purposes.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, violating compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Happy Coders OTP Login for WooCommerce plugin to version 2.8 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until an update is applied to prevent exploitation.

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