Vulnerability · Published Sep 18, 2025 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2025-5305Password Reset with Code < 0.0.17 - Insecure Password Reset Code Creation
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 16% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 84.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API WordPress plugin before 0.0.17 does not use cryptographically sound algorithms to generate OTP codes, potentially leading to account takeovers.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API | 0 – before 0.0.17 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dcf5c003-91b0-4e7d-89f3-7459d8f01153/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description