CVE-2014-6412
UnknownEPSS 4.78%
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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