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CVE-2020-36176: The iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) plugin before 7.7.0 for WordPress does not enforce a new-password requirement for an existing account until the second login occurs.

high Affects better-wp-security (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) plugin before 7.7.0 for WordPress does not enforce a new-password requirement for an existing account until the second login occurs.

Package
better-wp-security (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<7.7.0
Fixed in
7.7.0
Severity
high  CVSS 7.5
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (70.5th percentile)
Published
2021-01-06
Source
nvd

References

CWE-287
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