Password Reset with Code REST API Plugin up to 0.0.16 on WordPress inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Password Reset with Code REST API Plugin up to 0.0.16 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation leads to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-5305. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Password Reset with Code REST API Plugin up to 0.0.16 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published by Tommaso Gregori. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-5305 since 05/28/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

Upgrading to version 0.0.17 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-29845). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Password Reset with Code REST API Plugin 0.0.17

Timelineinfo

05/28/2025 CVE reserved
09/18/2025 +113 days Advisory disclosed
09/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Tommaso Gregori
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5305 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5305
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324800
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2025 11:32
Updated: 09/18/2025 21:51
Changes: 09/18/2025 11:32 (56), 09/18/2025 21:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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