CVE-2024-13684: The Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and includin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13684?

reset: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13684 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13684 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13684 affect?

CVE-2024-13684 affects reset. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the reset_db_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthent

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13684 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting reset. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the reset_db_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset several tables in the database like comments, themes, plugins, and more via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: smartzminds

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartzminds reset UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy reset || rpm -q reset || reset --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade reset

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade reset

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13684?

reset: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13684 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13684 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-13684 affect?

CVE-2024-13684 affects reset. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Reset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the reset_db_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthent

How urgent is CVE-2024-13684?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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