CVE-2014-6412

Name: CVE-2014-6412
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-12T21:29:00.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6412 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress before 4.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to predict password-recovery tokens via a brute-force approach.. EPSS estimates a 4.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress before 4.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to predict password-recovery tokens via a brute-force approach.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.78%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	< 4.4.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130380/WordPress-Failed-Randomness.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Feb/42Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Feb/53Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72589Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1192474Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/28633Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130380/WordPress-Failed-Randomness.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Feb/42Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Feb/53Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72589Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1192474Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/28633Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6412?

WordPress before 4.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to predict password-recovery tokens via a brute-force approach.

How severe is CVE-2014-6412?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6412 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6412?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-6412?

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Source: NVD / NIST