CVE-2026-14309: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Chat On Desk Order Notifications
The Chat On Desk Order Notifications WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not verify that the one-time password has been validated before processing a password-reset request, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, and take over their accounts when SMS one-time-password password reset is enabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14309 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Chat On Desk Order Notifications WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0.9. The plugin does not confirm that the SMS one-time password has been validated before allowing a password reset request to proceed. As a result, attackers without authentication can reset passwords for any user, including administrators, thereby gaining unauthorized access to those accounts. This vulnerability specifically affects installations where SMS OTP password reset functionality is enabled.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords of arbitrary users, including administrators. This leads to full account takeover, compromising site integrity and potentially allowing further malicious actions within the affected WordPress environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable SMS one-time-password password reset functionality if possible, or restrict access to password reset features. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-14309: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Chat On Desk Order Notifications
Description
The Chat On Desk Order Notifications WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not verify that the one-time password has been validated before processing a password-reset request, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, and take over their accounts when SMS one-time-password password reset is enabled.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14309 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Chat On Desk Order Notifications WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0.9. The plugin does not confirm that the SMS one-time password has been validated before allowing a password reset request to proceed. As a result, attackers without authentication can reset passwords for any user, including administrators, thereby gaining unauthorized access to those accounts. This vulnerability specifically affects installations where SMS OTP password reset functionality is enabled.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords of arbitrary users, including administrators. This leads to full account takeover, compromising site integrity and potentially allowing further malicious actions within the affected WordPress environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable SMS one-time-password password reset functionality if possible, or restrict access to password reset features. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T11:24:36.156Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6d96d1bf32cb7a344ced6f
Added to database: 08/01/2026, 06:48:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/01/2026, 07:09:10 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 21:27:49 UTC
Views: 6
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