Vulnerability Description
wp-login.php in WordPress 2.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to force a password reset for the first user in the database, possibly the administrator, via a key[] array variable in a resetpass (aka rp) action, which bypasses a check that assumes that $key is not an array.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-08/0114.htmlBroken Link
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/11798Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36237Third Party Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/development/2009/08/2-8-4-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9410ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36014Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022707Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52382Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-08/0114.htmlBroken Link
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/11798Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36237Third Party Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/development/2009/08/2-8-4-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9410ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36014Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022707Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2762?
CVE-2009-2762 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). wp-login.php in WordPress 2.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to force a password reset for the first user in the database, possibly the administrator, via a key[] array variable in a resetpass ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2762?
CVE-2009-2762 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2762?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.