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CVE-2021-36909: webfactory ltd. wp reset pro Missing Authorization

CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 18-11-2021Last modified 28-04-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-36909 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Missing Authorization vulnerability in webfactory ltd. wp reset pro. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
46/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
1.89%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference

Timeline

  1. 18-11-2021
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 28-04-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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 metrics

4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

1.89%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

79%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 1.89% on 20-09-2026

20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score
1.89%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

1 found
  • referenceUnverified

    Exploit Reference (patchstack.com)

    Maturity: unknown

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Webfactory ltd.1 product
Webfactoryltd1 product
Wordpress1 product
  • wp-reset≥ 5.00, ≤ 5.98 (fixed in 5.99)

3 vendors · 3 products

References

4 links