Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WP Reset PRO for WordPress versions 5.98 and earlier allowed any logged-in user to reset the site database, even without administrator authority. That could erase website content and configuration, enabling a full site reset and possible takeover. The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress remediation because a low-privileged account could destroy site data and disrupt operations. Prioritize internet-facing production sites, especially those allowing user registration or many non-admin accounts.
Technical view
This is an authenticated authorization failure in WebFactory WP Reset PRO <= 5.98, mapped to CWE-284. With network access and low privileges, an authenticated user could trigger database reset functionality without proper authorization checks. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Reset PRO Premium version 5.98 or earlier with any untrusted, compromised, or excessive authenticated user accounts. Public sites with broad subscriber registration or weak account hygiene have higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability requires authentication but not elevated authorization. The source bundle states any authenticated user could wipe the database. No provided source or KEV entry confirms active exploitation, so exploitation status should be treated as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports an authenticated authorization bypass affecting database reset behavior in WP Reset PRO <= 5.98. The bundle does not include proof-of-concept details, exploit-in-the-wild confirmation, or exact fixed version text beyond references to vendor and Patchstack advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade WP Reset PRO to a vendor-fixed release newer than 5.98.
- Review the vendor changelog and Patchstack advisory for exact remediation guidance.
- Restrict unnecessary WordPress user accounts until remediation is complete.
- Confirm reliable database and site backups exist before and after updating.
- Monitor for unexpected resets, new administrators, or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Reset PRO Premium installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are greater than 5.98.
- Review whether public registration or low-trust authenticated users are enabled.
- Check recent audit logs for database reset events or administrator changes.
- Validate backups can restore content and configuration if needed.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-284: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpreset.com/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-reset/wordpress-wp-reset-pro-premium-plugin-5-98-authenticated-database-reset-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://patchstack.com/wp-reset-pro-critical-vulnerability-fixed/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Access Control
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