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WordPress Easy WP SMTP Password Reset

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Disclosed
Dec 6, 2020
Created
Dec 19, 2020

Description

Wordpress plugin Easy WP SMTP versions This potentially allows for directory listings. If debug mode is also enabled for the plugin, all SMTP
commands are stored in a debug file. An email must have been sent from the system as well to create the debug
file. If an email hasn't been sent (Test Email function not included), Aggressive can bypass the last check.
Combining these items, it's possible to request a password reset for an account, then view the debug file to determine
the link that was emailed out, and reset the user's password.

Author

h00die

References

Module Options

To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':


    msf > use auxiliary/scanner/http/wp_easy_wp_smtp
    msf auxiliary(wp_easy_wp_smtp) > show actions
        ...actions...
    msf auxiliary(wp_easy_wp_smtp) > set ACTION < action-name >
    msf auxiliary(wp_easy_wp_smtp) > show options
        ...show and set options...
    msf auxiliary(wp_easy_wp_smtp) > run
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