What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Email Verification, Email OTP, Block Spam Email, Passwordless login, Hide Login, Magic Login – User Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.44. This is due to the plugin not properly validating that an OTP was generated before comparing it to user input in the "user_verification_form_wrap_process_otpLogin" function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user with a verified email address, such as an administrator, by submitting an empty OTP value.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
User Verification by PickPlugins versions 2.0.44 and earlier contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can bypass login mechanisms without valid credentials, gaining unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive data. The vulnerability requires no special privileges or user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Bypass login authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts without valid credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access any user account, including admin accounts, compromising site security and user data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 5, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
