Name: CVE-2021-36909: Improper Access Control
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-36909, CWE-284, CWE-862, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.01206

Authenticated Database Reset vulnerability in WordPress WP Reset PRO Premium plugin (versions <= 5.98) allows any authenticated user to wipe the entire database regardless of their authorization. It leads to a complete website reset and takeover.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Wp Reset Plugin	—	Update wp-reset plugin to version 5.99, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Nov 10, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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