Description
WordPress is prone to an unauthorized access vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to reset the password of arbitrary accounts. WordPress 2.6.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to WordPress version 2.6.2 or latest
References
http://www.suspekt.org/2008/08/18/mysql-and-sql-column-truncation-vulnerabilities/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6397/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6421/
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/69821/wordpress261-admin.txt
Related Vulnerabilities
WordPress Plugin WP Infusionsoft WooCommerce Cross-Site Scripting (1.0.8)
WordPress Plugin DukaPress Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities (2.5.9)
MySQL CVE-2018-2565 Vulnerability (CVE-2018-2565)
Oracle HTTP Server Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2020-35169)
WordPress Plugin Social Sharing-Sassy Social Share Cross-Site Scripting (3.3.3)