CRITICAL 9.8 NVD

CVE-2026-115230

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

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.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d4eeaf3-966d-4606-8e7e-326272f0d360/

Published: 2026-11-06 · Source: NVD · Feed updated: 2026-11-07

This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 was published on 2026-11-06 via NVD.

Risk Timeline

CVE Disclosed2026-11-06 · 0 days ago

Remediation Resources

Official Advisory

wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d4eeaf3-966d-4606-8e7e-326272f0d360/

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