Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2024-13684

Reset <= 1.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Database Reset

The Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the reset_db_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset several tables in the database like comments, themes, plugins, and more via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-13684 is a high severity with CVSS 8.1 Cross-Site Request Forgery issue affecting the Plugin Reset – WordPress Database Reset Plugin. It affects Versions up to 1.6 and is fixed in 1.7.

Published
Feb 17, 2025
Last Updated
Mar 03, 2025
Slug
reset
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.7, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-13684 is tracked for the Plugin Reset – WordPress Database Reset Plugin as high severity with CVSS 8.1. The affected range is Versions up to 1.6. Update Reset – WordPress Database Reset Plugin to 1.7 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Request Forgery
Primary Fixed Version
1.7
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.6
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-13684
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-13684
Patched Versions
1.7
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.6
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