CVE-2026-119615
Reset Database <= 1.1.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation to Missing Capability and Nonce Check in process_reset()
Description
The Reset Database plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This is due to the process_reset() function being registered on admin_init with no capability check, a computed-but-unused nonce, a gating condition that passes whenever no WordPress administrator literally named 'admin' exists (the default on modern installs), and an identity test that verifies the ATTACKER'S OWN password rather than an administrator's. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to drop every prefixed database table, re-run wp_install() with their own credentials — making the attacker the sole site administrator — authenticate as that administrator via wp_set_auth_cookie(), and delete the uploads directory.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2026, 12:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2026, 12:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Reset Database plugin.
- Remove the plugin if not actively used.
- Verify user privileges after updates.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Reset Database plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This is due to the process_reset() function being registered on admin_init with no capability check, a computed-but-unused nonce, a gating condition that passes whenever no WordPress administrator literally named 'admin' exists (the default on modern installs), and an identity test that verifies the ATTACKER'S OWN password rather than an administrator's. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to drop every prefixed database table, re-run wp_install() with their own credentials — making the attacker the sole site administrator — authenticate as that administrator via wp_set_auth_cookie(), and delete the uploads directory. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/119xxx/CVE-2026-119615.json">CVE-2026-119615</a> Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reset-database/trunk/reset-database.php#L114 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reset-database/trunk/reset-database.php#L26 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reset-database/trunk/reset-database.php#L55 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reset-database/trunk/reset-database.php#L63 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reset-database/trunk/reset-database.php#L84 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reset-database/trunk/reset-database.php#L90 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/77a5f551-523c-4c7c-9834-9443ecfd3456?source=cve