CVE-2026-14245: miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications <= 5.5.1 - Authentication Bypass to Administrator Account Takeover via 'username_b' Parameter

Published Jul 9, 2026
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Updated

The miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass leading to Administrator Account Takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.1. This is due to the umresetpasswordprocesshook() function performing no server-side verification that the OTP validation step was completed, and relying solely on a public formnonce nonce that the plugin itself emits to unauthenticated visitors via the moumprvar JavaScript object on the Ultimate Member password reset page, while still accepting the attacker-controlled usernameb parameter to target any WordPress user without role restriction or any binding to a previously validated OTP session. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain a freshly generated password-reset URL for an arbitrary Administrator account — returned in a 302 Location header — and use it to take full control of that account. Exploitation requires the Ultimate Member Password Reset Form integration to be active and the plugin to not be configured for phone-only reset.

Affected Software

1 affected component
miniOrange miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications plugin for WordPress<=5.5.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications for WordPress to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.5.1
  2. Configuration

    Ensure the Ultimate Member Password Reset Form integration is not active to prevent attackers from reaching the vulnerable password reset flow.

    Ultimate Member Password Reset Form integration active = false
  3. Configuration

    Configure the plugin so the Ultimate Member reset form is not set to phone-only reset (i.e., ensure OTP reset validation flow is not bypassable via the vulnerable phone-only configuration described).

    miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications plugin Ultimate Member integration phone-only reset configuration = not configured for phone-only reset

Event History

Jul 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14245?

The severity of CVE-2026-14245 is critical with a score of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14245?

To fix CVE-2026-14245, update the miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications plugin to version 5.5.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14245?

CVE-2026-14245 is an Authentication Bypass vulnerability that can lead to Administrator Account Takeover.

4

What versions of the miniOrange plugin are affected by CVE-2026-14245?

All versions of the miniOrange OTP Login, Verification and SMS Notifications plugin up to and including 5.5.1 are affected by CVE-2026-14245.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-14245 have on WordPress sites?

CVE-2026-14245 allows unauthorized access to administrator accounts, potentially compromising the entire WordPress site.

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