CVE-2024-1501: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in webfactory Database Reset
The Database Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.22. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the install_wpr() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install the WP Reset Plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Database Reset WordPress plugin suffers from a CSRF vulnerability due to improper nonce validation in the install_wpr() function. This flaw enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions by forging requests that rely on a site administrator's interaction, such as clicking a crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.22 and can lead to the unauthorized installation of the WP Reset Plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.7, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a site administrator to unknowingly install the WP Reset Plugin through a forged request. This could lead to limited integrity impact on the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution with unsolicited links and avoid clicking on suspicious URLs. Monitoring for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2024-1501: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in webfactory Database Reset
Description
The Database Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.22. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the install_wpr() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install the WP Reset Plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Database Reset WordPress plugin suffers from a CSRF vulnerability due to improper nonce validation in the install_wpr() function. This flaw enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions by forging requests that rely on a site administrator's interaction, such as clicking a crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.22 and can lead to the unauthorized installation of the WP Reset Plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.7, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a site administrator to unknowingly install the WP Reset Plugin through a forged request. This could lead to limited integrity impact on the affected WordPress site. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution with unsolicited links and avoid clicking on suspicious URLs. Monitoring for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-14T17:48:13.266Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d33b7ef31ef0b56ee17
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:04:07 AM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 9:20:06 AM
Views: 11
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