vendor:
WordPress Theme Medic
by:
Amirhossein Bahramizadeh
8.1
CVSS
HIGH
Weak Password Recovery Mechanism
640
CWE
Product Name: WordPress Theme Medic
Affected Version From: 1.0.0
Affected Version To: 1.0.0
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: CVE-2020-11027
CPE: a:wordpress_theme:medic:1.0.0
Platforms Tested: Windows, Linux
2023
WordPress Theme Medic v1.0.0 – Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
The WordPress Theme Medic v1.0.0 has a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords. This vulnerability allows an attacker to reset a user's password without proper authorization. The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted password reset link to the targeted user's email address.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the WordPress Theme Medic. Additionally, users should ensure strong passwords are used and enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security.