CVE-2023-35039 (GCVE-0-2023-35039)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-07 11:27 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:08
VLAI
Title
WordPress Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API Plugin <= 0.0.15 is vulnerable to Broken Authentication
Summary
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.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bdv… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Devious Web Development | Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 0.0.15
(custom)
|
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Nomenclature
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