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CVE-2014-9037

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

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CVE-2014-9037 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain access to an account idle since 2008 by leveraging an improper PHP dynamic type comparison for an MD5 hash.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain access to an account idle since 2008 by leveraging an improper PHP dynamic type comparison for an MD5 hash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.57%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mageia ProjectMageia3
Mageia ProjectMageia4
WordpressWordpress<= 3.7.4
WordpressWordpress3.8
WordpressWordpress3.8.1
WordpressWordpress3.8.2
WordpressWordpress3.8.3
WordpressWordpress3.8.4
WordpressWordpress3.9
WordpressWordpress3.9.1
WordpressWordpress3.9.2
WordpressWordpress4.0
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9037?
WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain access to an account idle since 2008 by leveraging an improper PHP dynamic type comparison for an MD5 hash.
How severe is CVE-2014-9037?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9037 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9037?
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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Source: NVD / NIST