CVE-2014-9033
UnknownEPSS 1.96%
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CVE-2014-9033 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-login.php in WordPress 3.7.4, 3.8.4, 3.9.2, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that reset passwords.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-login.php in WordPress 3.7.4, 3.8.4, 3.9.2, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that reset passwords.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.7.4 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.8.4 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.9.2 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 4.0 |
References
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/30418Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/11/wordpress-4-0-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/30418Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/11/wordpress-4-0-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9033?
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-login.php in WordPress 3.7.4, 3.8.4, 3.9.2, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that reset passwords.
How severe is CVE-2014-9033?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9033 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9033?
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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