miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)
miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) has 12 disclosed vulnerabilities in the WordSec catalog, reported between 2021 and 2026; all 12 are fixed as of September 2026. Their average CVSS score is 6.3, and the most serious one scores 8.8 out of 10. Severity breakdown: 0 critical and 4 high. 2022 was the busiest year with 7 disclosures.
The most common weakness is Missing Authorization, behind 6 of the records (50%). Other recurring categories include Cross-Site Scripting, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Every one of the 12 issues recorded for miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) has a vendor fix available, so running the current release closes all known holes.
9 independent researchers contributed these findings, one record each. miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) is installed on roughly 10,000 WordPress sites, so each unpatched flaw has a wide blast radius. The current release is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Malware Scan Termination
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miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)
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WordPress Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) WordPress websites are frequently targeted by brute force attacks, credential stuffing attacks, phishing attempts, and unauthorized login attempts. Passwords alone are no longer sufficient to protect administrator accounts, customer accounts, and sensitive website data. Which is exactly why 2FA has become essential. The miniOrange 2-Factor Authentication plugin adds an additional layer of security to WordPress logins by requiring users to verify their identity using a second authentication factor. Even if a password is compromised, unauthorized users cannot access accounts without completing the 2FA verification process. The 2FA plugin supports multiple Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods, including Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, Passkey, Email OTP, SMS OTP, WhatsApp OTP, Telegram OTP, Push Notification, backup codes, security questions, and hardware token authentication. Whether you manage a WooCommerce store, membership website, LMS platform, enterprise portal, educational institution, government website, or agency-managed environment, WordPress 2FA helps secure user accounts and reduce the risk of account compromise. The free plan supports unlimited users with Google Authenticator (TOTP), Passkey, Email OTP, and Security Questions. Premium adds more 2FA methods (SMS OTP, WhatsApp OTP, Push Notification, email verification link, and more), enforcement policies, trusted devices, multisite support, custom branding, and more. What’s New in 6.2.9 Unlimited users on the free plan — no user cap, no per-seat charge. Passkey (WebAuthn/FIDO2) — free — passwordless 2FA with Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello, or a hardware security key. Push Notification 2FA (Premium) — approve the login from your phone with one tap, no code to type. Why Use (2FA) Two-Factor Authentication for WordPress? Protect Administrator Accounts Administrator accounts are the primary target of attackers. WordPress Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) ensures that only verified users can access administrative dashboards. Prevent Unauthorized Access Even if passwords are stolen through phishing attacks or data breaches, additional authentication requirements help prevent unauthorized access. Improve WordPress Login Security WordPress MFA strengthens login security by combining passwords with additional verification methods. Reduce Account Takeover Risks Multi-factor authentication significantly reduces the likelihood of successful account takeover attempts. Secure WooCommerce Customer Accounts Protect customer profiles, order information, payment details, and store management accounts using WooCommerce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Quick Links: Setup Guide | Features | Pricing Plans | Support WordPress 2FA Plugin Explained in Minutes Passkey 2FA — Free Passkey replaces the password with a cryptographic key stored on the user’s device. Nothing is typed, so nothing can be phished — making Passkey one of the strongest 2FA methods available today, and it’s free in this plugin. Register a Passkey from the user profile in seconds Works with Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello, and Android biometrics Works with hardware security keys such as YubiKey, Titan, and SoloKey Use Passkey as passwordless login or as the second 2FA step Multiple passkeys per user, with backup codes as fallback No external calls — Passkey verification happens entirely on your own site Push Notification 2FA — Premium Push Notification 2FA sends a login approval request directly to the user’s phone. They tap Approve and the login completes — no six-digit code, no SMS delay, no copy-paste. It’s one of the fastest 2FA methods for teams that log in many times a day. WordPress 2FA Core Features miniOrange provides comprehensive WordPress Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication capabilities for websites of all sizes. Google Authenticator and OTP Authentication for WordPress Secure WordPress logins using multiple 2FA authentication methods: Google Authenticator (TOTP-based 2FA) Passkey Authentication (WebAuthn/FIDO2, passwordless & phishing-resistant) Email OTP Verification Security Questions (KBA) Backup Codes Microsoft Authenticator (Premium) Authy Authenticator (Premium) LastPass Authenticator (Premium) SMS OTP Verification (Premium) WhatsApp OTP Authentication (Premium) Telegram OTP Authentication (Premium) Push Notification Authentication (Premium) Email Verification Link (Premium) Hardware Token Authentication (Premium) WordPress MFA Policies and User Authentication Enforce 2FA for all users Role-based authentication policies User-specific MFA settings Trusted device support Grace period configuration Backup authentication methods Force 2FA setup on login WooCommerce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Protect WooCommerce stores with enhanced login security and customer account protection. Secure customer accounts with WooCommerce 2FA Protect store managers and administrators Improve customer WooCommerce login security Compatible with WooCommerce login and account pages Passwordless Login for WordPress Allow users to securely access WordPress without traditional passwords. Passkey passwordless login Magic Link Login OTP Login (without password) Email Verification Login Login Security and Account Protection Improve overall WordPress login security using advanced authentication controls. Secure user verification Trusted device management Backup authentication options Account recovery methods Strong access control policies Login reports & IP alerts Custom redirects after login Custom SMS gateway integration (Premium) Custom branding & white labeling (Premium) Multisite support (Premium) Works with Popular WordPress Plugins Compatible with: – WooCommerce – Elementor – Ultimate Member – BuddyPress – Theme My Login – LoginPress – Custom login forms Free vs Premium Free — unlimited users, Passkey, Google Authenticator (and other TOTP apps), Email OTP, backup codes, security questions, role-based 2FA, WooCommerce 2FA, passwordless login. Premium — Push Notification 2FA, SMS OTP, WhatsApp OTP, Telegram OTP, hardware tokens, trusted devices, custom SMS gateway, custom branding & white-labelling, multisite 2FA, advanced reporting. External Services Some 2FA methods require communication with miniOrange services to send or verify OTP, SMS, email, push, or account-related requests. These services are used only when you configure or use the related 2FA method. Passkey and Google Authenticator (TOTP) are verified entirely on your own site and make no external calls. Service links: miniOrange Terms | miniOrange Privacy Policy
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