CVE-2026-115230
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CVE-2026-115230 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WHIZZ WordPress plugin through 1.1.8 does not validate the password-reset key before updating a user's password, relying only on a nonce that is exposed to unauthenticated visitors, allowing attackers to set an arbitrary password for any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WHIZZ WordPress plugin through 1.1.8 does not validate the password-reset key before updating a user's password, relying only on a nonce that is exposed to unauthenticated visitors, allowing attackers to set an arbitrary password for any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WHIZZ | <= 1.1.8 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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