CVE-2017-14990

Name: CVE-2017-14990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-03T01:29:03.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress 4.8.2 stores cleartext wp_signups.activation_key values (but stores the analogous wp_users.user_activation_key values as hashes), which might make it easier for remote attackers to hijack unactivated user accounts by leveraging database read access (such as access gained through an unspecified SQL injection vulnerability).. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress 4.8.2 stores cleartext wp_signups.activation_key values (but stores the analogous wp_users.user_activation_key values as hashes), which might make it easier for remote attackers to hijack unactivated user accounts by leveraging database read access (such as access gained through an unspecified SQL injection vulnerability).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.8.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039554Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38474Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039554Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38474Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14990?

How severe is CVE-2017-14990?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14990?

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