CVE-2021-36909 HIGH

CVE-2021-36909: WordPress WP Reset PRO Premium plugin <= 5.98 - Authenticated Database Reset vulnerability

Vendor Webfactory Ltd.
Product WP Reset PRO
Weakness CWE-284
Published November 18, 2021
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated Database Reset vulnerability in WordPress WP Reset PRO Premium plugin (versions <= 5.98) allows any authenticated user to wipe the entire database regardless of their authorization. It leads to a complete website reset and takeover.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Reset PRO versions up to 5.98 contain an access control flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to perform administrative actions they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can read sensitive site data, modify content, and disrupt site availability. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress login but no additional user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, and disable the site using a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any low-privilege user can perform admin-level actions, compromising data confidentiality, content integrity, and site availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., Subscriber or Contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2021 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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