Vulnerability · Published Dec 7, 2023 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2023-35039WordPress Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API Plugin <= 0.0.15 is vulnerable to Broken Authentication
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API from Be Devious Web Development. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 65% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 35.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in Be Devious Web Development Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API: from n/a through 0.0.15.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Be Devious Web Development | Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API | n/a – through 0.0.15 |
Weakness: CWE-307 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H