CVE-2023-35039 - CVE House

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Status published Critical CVE-2023-35039

WordPress Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API Plugin <= 0.0.15 is vulnerable to Broken Authentication

9.8 CVSS

Vulnerability Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in Be Devious Web Development Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API: from n/a through 0.0.15.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

Jonas Höbenreich (Patchstack Alliance)

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bdvs-password-reset/wordpress-password-reset-with-code-for-wordpress-rest-api-plugin-0-0-15-privilege-escalation-due-to-weak-pin-generation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected Vendor

Be Devious Web Development

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Affected Software

Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API

Vulnerable Versions:

Unknown

Timeline

Official Publish: December 7th, 2023

Last Modified: April 28th, 2026

Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1110 Brute Force

Credential Access

T1078 Valid Accounts

T1550 Use Alternate Authentication Material

Defense Evasion

T1021 Remote Services

Lateral Movement

T1562 Impair Defenses

Defense Evasion