Vulnerability identifier: #VU24370
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WordPress Database Reset
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Chris Berthe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the "wp_users" table does not check the user capabilities and lacks a security nonce. A remote user can send a specially crafted request, reset the "wp_users" table, drop all users from the user table and gain administrative privileges on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress Database Reset: 1.0 - 3.1
External links
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-database-reset/#developers
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10028
http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/01/easily-exploitable-vulnerabilities-patched-in-wp-database-reset-plugin/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.