CVE-2025-5305
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Publication date: 2025-09-18

Last updated on: 2025-09-22

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API WordPress plugin before 0.0.17 does not use cryptographically sound algorithms to generate OTP codes, potentially leading to account takeovers.
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Published
2025-09-18
Last Modified
2025-09-22
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2025-5305
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wordpress password_reset_with_code *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API plugin versions before 0.0.17. The plugin does not use cryptographically secure algorithms to generate one-time passwords (OTP) codes, which are used for password resets. Because of this weakness, attackers may be able to predict or forge OTP codes, potentially allowing them to take over user accounts.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to account takeovers by attackers who exploit the weak OTP generation. This means unauthorized users could reset passwords and gain access to accounts they do not own, compromising the security and privacy of affected users.

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