CVE-2026-100508
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Unauthenticated Denial of Service in Two Factor

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Denial of Service Attack in Two Factor <= 0.16.0 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-100508
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89938

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated Denial of Service (DoS) attack affecting the WordPress Two Factor Plugin versions 0.16.0 and below. Attackers can exploit it to overwhelm a website, causing slowdowns or complete downtime without needing authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Two Factor plugin in your WordPress site. If the version is 0.16.0 or below, the system is vulnerable. You can verify the version via the WordPress admin panel under Plugins or by inspecting the plugin files on the server.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can make your website unavailable to users, leading to lost traffic, revenue, and potential reputational damage. It may also require time and resources to restore normal operations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Two Factor plugin to version 0.17.0 or later. If updating is not possible, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Enable auto-updates for the plugin to prevent future vulnerabilities.

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