CVE-2026-14836Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated account takeover via reset-code brute force

Published Aug 1, 2026 · Updated Aug 1, 2026

Improper authentication in XootiX Login & Register Forms before 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to take over accounts through reset-code brute force. The password-reset flow keys both the verification code and its attempt counter to an unauthenticated client-controlled value, so changing that value creates a fresh code and guess window. Verification-code reset mode must be enabled; a successful guess permits password replacement for any account, including an administrator.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability0.23%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper authentication in XootiX Login & Register Forms before 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to take over accounts through reset-code brute force. The password-reset flow keys both the verification code and its attempt counter to an unauthenticated client-controlled value, so changing that value creates a fresh code and guess window. Verification-code reset mode must be enabled; a successful guess permits password replacement for any account, including an administrator.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-14836
Published
Aug 1, 2026
Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Vendor
XootiX
Product
Login & Register Customizer – Forms, Popup, Profile & WooCommerce
Classifications
CWE-287, T1110
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

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

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <3.2.5

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

XootiX · Login & Register Customizer – Forms, Popup, Profile & WooCommerceversion=0 <3.2.5

Published CVSS scores

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

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-287Improper Authentication
T1110Brute Force

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