CVE-2025-5305

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: September 18, 2025 Modified: April 15, 2026

Description

The Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API WordPress plugin before 0.0.17 does not use cryptographically sound algorithms to generate OTP codes, potentially leading to account takeovers.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dcf5c003-91b0-4e7d-89f3-7459d8f01153/

Source: contact@wpscan.com

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dcf5c003-91b0-4e7d-89f3-7459d8f01153/

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

11th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV