#VU24371 Improper Authentication in WordPress Database Reset - CVE-2020-7048

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#VU24371 Improper Authentication in WordPress Database Reset - CVE-2020-7048

Published: January 17, 2020 / Updated: January 11, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU24371
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7048
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
WordPress Database Reset
Software vendor:
Chris Berthe

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.

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