Account hijacking in Wordpress



Published: 2017-10-16 | Updated: 2018-10-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-14990
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor WordPress.ORG

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Account hijacking

EUVDB-ID: #VU8813

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14990

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to hijack user accounts.

The weakness exists due to the system stores 'wp_signups.activation_key' values in clear text. A remote attacker can gain access to 'wp_signups.activation_key' values and hijack user accounts that have not been activated.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 4.8.2

External links

http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38474


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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