CVE-2026-16036
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Authentication Bypass in miniOrange 2FA WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before 6.2.7 does not bind the second factor being configured during the pre-login two-factor challenge to the target account's existing factor, allowing an attacker who knows a user's password to rebind that user's second factor to an attacker-controlled destination, complete the challenge, and take over the account, including administrator accounts.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-16036
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53120

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Vendor Product Version / Range
miniorange 2fa to 6.2.7 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin before version 6.2.7. It allows an attacker who knows a user's password to bypass two-factor authentication by rebinding the second factor to an attacker-controlled destination during login. This lets the attacker complete the 2FA process and take over the account, including administrator accounts.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the miniOrange 2FA WordPress plugin. If it is below 6.2.7, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

If you use the affected plugin version, an attacker could gain full control of your WordPress account, including admin accounts, by exploiting this flaw. They only need your password to bypass 2FA and take over your account.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations that mandate strong authentication and data protection measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the miniOrange 2FA plugin to version 6.2.7 or later immediately. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is not immediately available, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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