CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-115230

CriticalCVSS 9.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take over an administrator account and gain full control of the site, resulting in complete security compromise.

Recommendation

Update the WHIZZ plugin to a version later than 1.1.8 or remove it if not in use.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS