CVE-2025-12628
CVE-2025-12628 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-198648
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP 2FA WordPress plugin does not generate backup codes with enough entropy, which could allow attackers to bypass the second factor by brute forcing them
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-12628?
- The WP 2FA WordPress plugin does not generate backup codes with enough entropy, which could allow attackers to bypass the second factor by brute forcing them
- How severe is CVE-2025-12628?
- CVE-2025-12628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-12628 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-12628?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-12628 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-12628 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198648.
- When was CVE-2025-12628 published?
- CVE-2025-12628 was published on 2025-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.