CVE-2026-82228 WordPress SiteGround Security plugin <= 1.6.6 - 2FA Bypass vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass two-factor authentication in the SiteGround Security plugin, allowing unauthorized access to protected accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-82228?
CVE-2026-82228 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in SiteGround Security, published on 31 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated Bypass Vulnerability in SiteGround Security <= 1.6.6 versions.
Weakness: CWE-290
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82228?
How do I fix CVE-2026-82228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-82228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-72r6-f47g-xffm.