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ID:5020 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in WordPress Database Reset - CVE-2020-7048
ID:5020 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in WordPress Database Reset - CVE-2020-7048
Published: January 11, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24371
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7048
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WordPress Database Reset
WordPress Database Reset
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing capability checks or security nonces. A remote attacker can send a simple request and reset any table from the database to the initial WordPress set-up state.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.