PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8794: The BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary password reset in all versions up to, a
CVE-2024-8794 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting ba book everything. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary password reset in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.20. This is due to the reset_user_password() function not verifying a user's identity prior to setting a password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset any user's passwords, including administrators. It's important to note that the attacker will not have access to the generated password, therefor
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-620 |
| Published | 2024-09-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-8794?
ba book everything: upgrade to 1.6.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8794 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8794 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-2024-8794 affect?
CVE-2024-8794 affects ba book everything. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary password reset in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.20. This is due to the reset_user_password() function not verifying a user's identity prior to setting a passwor
How urgent is CVE-2024-8794?
Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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