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CVE-2023-35039: password reset with code for wordpress rest api vulnerability
CVE-2023-35039: critical vulnerability affecting password reset with code for wordpress rest api. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended.
- CVSS
- 9.8 CRITICAL
- EPSS
- 63%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- password reset with code for wordpress rest api
What is known
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.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-35039, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) affecting password reset with code for wordpress rest api, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether password reset with code for wordpress rest api is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.