CVE-2021-24655
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CVE-2021-24655 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP User Manager WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not ensure that the user ID to reset the password of is related to the reset key given. As a result, any authenticated user can reset the password (to an arbitrary value) of any user knowing only their ID, and gain access to their account.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP User Manager WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not ensure that the user ID to reset the password of is related to the reset key given. As a result, any authenticated user can reset the password (to an arbitrary value) of any user knowing only their ID, and gain access to their account.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpusermanager | Wp User Manager | < 2.6.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cce03550-7f65-4172-819e-025755fb541fExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cce03550-7f65-4172-819e-025755fb541fExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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