Password Reset Vulnerability in WHIZZ WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-115230
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-115230?
The WHIZZ WordPress plugin version 1.1.8 has a significant security vulnerability that fails to properly validate the password-reset key. This oversight allows attackers, who do not need authentication, to exploit a nonce exposed to unauthorized users. Consequently, they can reset passwords for any user, including administrators, enabling full account takeover. Users of the WHIZZ plugin must take immediate precautions to secure their installations against this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
WHIZZ 0 <= 1.1.8
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.