CVE-2023-6799: wp reset — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-330 CWE-330

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
webfactoryltd	wp_reset	< 2.01

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3071811%40wp-reset&new=3071811%40wp-reset&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3071811%40wp-reset&new=3071811%40wp-reset&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Other References

https://plugins.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= https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68f41e88-ed36-4361-bddd-41495a540cd9?source=cve https://plugins.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= https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68f41e88-ed36-4361-bddd-41495a540cd9?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6799? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6799? +

CVE-2023-6799 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6799? +

CVE-2023-6799 affects products from webfactoryltd, specifically: wp_reset. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6799? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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