Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2023-6799

5.9 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Apr 9, 2024CWE-330EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2023-6799 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 9, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/wp-reset/tags/1.99&old=3059287&new_path=/wp-reset/tags/2.0&new=3059287&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3071811%40wp-reset&new=3071811%40wp-reset&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68f41e88-ed36-4361-bddd-41495a540cd9?source=cveRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/wp-reset/tags/1.99&old=3059287&new_path=/wp-reset/tags/2.0&new=3059287&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3071811%40wp-reset&new=3071811%40wp-reset&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68f41e88-ed36-4361-bddd-41495a540cd9?source=cve

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6799?

CVE-2023-6799 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 9, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6799?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-6799?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-6799?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-6799 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related MEDIUM CVEs from 2023

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999