CVE-2026-115230 WHIZZ <= 1.1.8 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Password Reset
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 0.42%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress whizz(WordPress) | <= 1.1.8 | No fix listed |
References
- wpscan.com exploit technical-description vdb-entry
- Wordfence Intelligence third-party-advisory
- www.cve.org