CVE-2024-1501

Description

The Database Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.22. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the install_wpr() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install the WP Reset Plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: webfactory Database Reset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2e493cf-d022-404d-a501-a6671e6116f4?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wordpress-database-reset/trunk/class-db-reset-admin.php#L127 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3037742%40wordpress-database-reset&new=3037742%40wordpress-database-reset&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1501?
CVE-2024-1501 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1501?
To fix CVE-2024-1501, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-1501 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-1501 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-1501?
CVE-2024-1501 affects webfactory Database Reset.
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