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WP Reset vulnerabilities
WP Reset has 5 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 7 Oct 2025.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 5
- Active installs
- 300,000+
- Latest version
- 2.08
- Last updated
- 16 Aug 2026
- Most recent
- 7 Oct 2025
No fixed version has been published yet, so consider disabling, removing or replacing the plugin until a safe release is available.
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive data exposure CVE-2025-10645 | Medium 5.3 | Up to 2.05 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2.08) | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Broken access control CVE-2024-4661 | Medium 4.3 | Before 2.03 | Fixed in 2.03 | 8 Jun 2024 |
| Sensitive data exposure CVE-2023-6799 | Medium 5.9 | Before 2.01 | Fixed in 2.01 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Broken access control CVE-2021-36909 | High 8.8 | Up to 5.98 | No fixed version yet | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2021-24424 | Medium 5.4 | Before 1.90 | Fixed in 1.90 | 12 Jul 2021 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2025-10645, 7 Oct 2025
- The WP Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.05 via the WF_Licensing::log() method when debugging is enabled (default). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive license key and site data. CVE record
- CVE-2024-4661, 8 Jun 2024
- The WP Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_ajax function in all versions up to, and including, 2.02. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify the value fo the 'License Key' field for the 'Activate Pro License' setting. CVE record
- CVE-2023-6799, 9 Apr 2024
- The WP Reset - Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 via the use of insufficiently random snapshot names. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including site backups by brute-forcing the snapshot filenames. Please note that the vendor does not plan to do any further hardening on this functionality. CVE record
- CVE-2021-36909, 18 Nov 2021
- 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. CVE record
- CVE-2021-24424, 12 Jul 2021
- The WP Reset - Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool WordPress plugin before 1.90 did not sanitise or escape its extra_data parameter when creating a snapshot via the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue CVE record
What to do if you run WP Reset
If you run WP Reset, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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