CVE-2017-14990 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability 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).

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.8.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039554Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38474ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039554Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38474ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14990?

CVE-2017-14990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 un...

How severe is CVE-2017-14990?

CVE-2017-14990 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14990?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.