CVE-2026-2144Network attack vector

Unauthenticated account takeover via predictable temporary QR code

Published Feb 14, 2026 · Updated Feb 14, 2026

Privilege escalation in Magic Login Mail or QR Code 2.05 and earlier allows remote attackers to access any WordPress user account. The email path writes the login QR image as the static QR_Code.png in the public uploads directory and deletes it only after wp_mail() returns. Exploitation requires winning that race after requesting a link for a registered user; capturing an administrator's QR code grants administrator access.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability0.48%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Privilege escalation in Magic Login Mail or QR Code 2.05 and earlier allows remote attackers to access any WordPress user account. The email path writes the login QR image as the static QR_Code.png in the public uploads directory and deletes it only after wp_mail() returns. Exploitation requires winning that race after requesting a link for a registered user; capturing an administrator's QR code grants administrator access.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-2144
Published
Feb 14, 2026
Updated
Feb 14, 2026
Vendor
Katsushi Kawamori
Product
Magic Login Mail or QR Code
Classifications
CWE-269, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 14, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 14, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=* <=2.05

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Katsushi Kawamori · Magic Login Mail or QR Codeversion=* <=2.05

Published CVSS scores

8.1WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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