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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 via the use of insufficiently random snapshot names. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including site backups by brute-forcing the snapshot filenames. Please note that the vendor does not plan to do any further hardening on this functionality.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Reset versions 2.0 and earlier contain a weak random number generation vulnerability in their cryptographic functions. An attacker with network access can predict security tokens or keys used by the plugin, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive reset operations. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction.
What an attacker can do
Predict security tokens to bypass reset protections and perform unauthorized site operations.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers could reset site settings or perform admin actions without proper authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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