How severe is CVE-2020-7047?

CVE-2020-7047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7047 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7047?

CVE-2020-7047 affects Webfactoryltd Wp Database Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7047?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-7047 published?

CVE-2020-7047 was published on 2020-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7047

CVE-2020-7047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd Wp Database Reset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Webfactoryltd Wp Database Reset
Published: 2020-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress plugin, WP Database Reset through 3.1, contains a flaw that gave any authenticated user, with minimal permissions, the ability (with a simple wp-admin/admin.php?db-reset-tables[]=users request) to escalate their privileges to administrator while dropping all other users from the table.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7047?: The WordPress plugin, WP Database Reset through 3.1, contains a flaw that gave any authenticated user, with minimal permissions, the ability (with a simple wp-admin/admin.php?db-reset-tables[]=users request) to escalate their privileges to administrator while dropping all other users from the table.
How severe is CVE-2020-7047?: CVE-2020-7047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7047 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7047?: CVE-2020-7047 affects Webfactoryltd Wp Database Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7047?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-7047 published?: CVE-2020-7047 was published on 2020-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webfactoryltd:wp_database_reset:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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