There is a vulnerability that allows any unauthenticated user to wipe the entire database to its default state after which they are automatically logged in as an administrator. Edit (WPScanTeam): v1.6.2 was released with an insufficient fix, allowing attackers to still exploit the issue using a CSRF attack. v1.6.3 released with nonce fix.
By sending a call to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=anything&do_reset_wordpress=1, the database will be wiped and we will be logged in as "admin" if the "admin" user exists in the users table. Authentication is not required.
Dave
WebARX
No
2020-02-16 (about 2 years ago)
2020-02-16 (about 2 years ago)
2020-02-20 (about 2 years ago)