What is the severity of CVE-2020-7048?

CVE-2020-7048 is a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to reset database tables, which can lead to loss of all site content.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7048?

To fix CVE-2020-7048, update the WP Database Reset plugin to version 3.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-7048?

CVE-2020-7048 affects all WordPress installations using the WP Database Reset plugin versions up to and including 3.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7048?

CVE-2020-7048 is classified as an unauthorized access vulnerability due to a lack of authentication.

Can CVE-2020-7048 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-7048 can be exploited remotely by any unauthenticated user who sends a specific request to the server.

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CVE-2020-7048

critical

9.1

CWE

306

16/1/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-7048

First published: Thu Jan 16 2020(Updated: )

The WordPress plugin, WP Database Reset through 3.1, contains a flaw that allowed any unauthenticated user to reset any table in the database to the initial WordPress set-up state (deleting all site content stored in that table), as demonstrated by a wp-admin/admin-post.php?db-reset-tables[]=comments URI.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WP Database Reset	<=3.1

Remedy

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/01/easily-exploitable-vulnerabilities-patched-in-wp-database-reset-plugin/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7048?
CVE-2020-7048 is a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to reset database tables, which can lead to loss of all site content.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7048?
To fix CVE-2020-7048, update the WP Database Reset plugin to version 3.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-7048?
CVE-2020-7048 affects all WordPress installations using the WP Database Reset plugin versions up to and including 3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7048?
CVE-2020-7048 is classified as an unauthorized access vulnerability due to a lack of authentication.
Can CVE-2020-7048 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-7048 can be exploited remotely by any unauthenticated user who sends a specific request to the server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7048?
CVE-2020-7048 is a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to reset database tables, which can lead to loss of all site content.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7048?
To fix CVE-2020-7048, update the WP Database Reset plugin to version 3.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-7048?
CVE-2020-7048 affects all WordPress installations using the WP Database Reset plugin versions up to and including 3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7048?
CVE-2020-7048 is classified as an unauthorized access vulnerability due to a lack of authentication.
Can CVE-2020-7048 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-7048 can be exploited remotely by any unauthenticated user who sends a specific request to the server.