CSRF in Webfactory Database Reset
CVE-2024-1501
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.
Vulnerability class: CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
EPSS: 0.003 (19.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1501?
- CVE-2024-1501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactory Database Reset, classified under Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2024-02-21.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1501?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-1501 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.