CVE-2026-18469Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Account takeover via client-keyed reset attempt counters

Published Aug 10, 2026 · Updated Aug 10, 2026

Improper authentication in XootiX Login & Register Forms 3.2.5 through 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to take over accounts via reset-code brute force. The password-reset workflow keys both verification codes and per-source attempt counters on client-controlled data, letting attackers rotate that data and reset the guessing limit. The flaw is reachable only when verification-code reset mode is enabled; successful guessing resets the victim's password and grants control of that account, including an administrator account.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability0.28%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper authentication in XootiX Login & Register Forms 3.2.5 through 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to take over accounts via reset-code brute force. The password-reset workflow keys both verification codes and per-source attempt counters on client-controlled data, letting attackers rotate that data and reset the guessing limit. The flaw is reachable only when verification-code reset mode is enabled; successful guessing resets the victim's password and grants control of that account, including an administrator account.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-18469
Published
Aug 10, 2026
Updated
Aug 10, 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 10, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 10, 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=3.2.5 <4.0.2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

XootiX · Login & Register Customizer – Forms, Popup, Profile & WooCommerceversion=3.2.5 <4.0.2

Published CVSS scores

8.1WPScan CNA assessmentCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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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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