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The Email Verification, Email OTP, Block Spam Email, Passwordless login, Hide Login, Magic Login โ User Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerabl...
2025-12-06
Description
The Email Verification, Email OTP, Block Spam Email, Passwordless login, Hide Login, Magic Login โ User Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.39. 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.
AI Analyst Comment
Remediation
Update The Email Multiple Products to the latest version. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Description Summary:
A use after free vulnerability in the Ozone component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS allows remote attackers to trigger object corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Executive Summary:
A critical use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome for Linux and ChromeOS poses a significant risk of remote code execution or system instability through memory corruption.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-12438
Affected Software: Google Chrome
Affected Versions: Versions prior to 142.0.7444.59
Vulnerability: This flaw is a use after free vulnerability (CWE-416) within the Ozone graphics platform layer, which can be triggered by an unauthenticated remote attacker using a specially crafted HTML page.
Business Impact
The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting its potential for total impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser context, leading to potential data theft, malware installation, or persistent unauthorized access to the underlying system.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Users and administrators must update Google Chrome to version 142.0.7444.59 or later immediately.
Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should monitor endpoint security logs for anomalous browser behavior or unexpected process crashes that may indicate exploitation attempts.
Compensating Controls: Ensure that browser security features like site isolation and sandboxing are enabled, as these can limit the impact of memory corruption flaws.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: Unknown.
Analyst Notes: As of November 11, 2025, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. While the CVSS score is 8.8, the requirement for user interaction (UI:R) slightly mitigates the risk profile compared to fully wormable vulnerabilities.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the high severity of memory corruption vulnerabilities in widely used web browsers, it is imperative that organizations prioritize the deployment of the latest Chrome security updates. Failure to patch allows attackers a reliable vector for remote code execution via common web navigation patterns.