CVE-2014-9039
UnknownEPSS 2.38%
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CVE-2014-9039 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wp-login.php in 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 reset passwords by leveraging access to an e-mail account that received a password-reset message.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wp-login.php in 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 reset passwords by leveraging access to an e-mail account that received a password-reset message.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Mageia Project | Mageia | 3 |
| Mageia Project | Mageia | 4 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.7.4 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.8 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.8.1 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.8.2 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.8.3 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.8.4 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.9 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.9.1 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.9.2 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 4.0 |
References
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/30431Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/11/wordpress-4-0-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/30431Vendor 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-2014-9039?
wp-login.php in 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 reset passwords by leveraging access to an e-mail account that received a password-reset message.
How severe is CVE-2014-9039?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9039 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9039?
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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