Vulnerability Description
In affected versions of WordPress, a password reset link emailed to a user does not expire upon changing the user password. Access would be needed to the email account of the user by a malicious party for successful execution. This has been patched in version 5.4.1, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.3, 5.2.6, 5.1.5, 5.0.9, 4.9.14, 4.8.13, 4.7.17, 4.6.18, 4.5.21, 4.4.22, 4.3.23, 4.2.27, 4.1.30, 4.0.30, 3.9.31, 3.8.33, 3.7.33).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | >= 3.7, < 3.7.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173034/WordPress-Theme-Medic-1.0.0-Weak-Pas
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-ww7v-jg8Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updatesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173034/WordPress-Theme-Medic-1.0.0-Weak-Pas
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-ww7v-jg8Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updatesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-11027?
CVE-2020-11027 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In affected versions of WordPress, a password reset link emailed to a user does not expire upon changing the user password. Access would be needed to the email account of the user by a malicious party...
How severe is CVE-2020-11027?
CVE-2020-11027 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-11027?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Wordpress Wordpress.