CVE-2014-9033: CSRF
First published: Tue Nov 25 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-login.php in WordPress 3.7.4, 3.8.4, 3.9.2, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that reset passwords.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =3.7.4 | |
| WordPress | =3.8.4 | |
| WordPress | =3.9.2 | |
| WordPress | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0493.html
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/30418
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/12
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3085
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:233
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031243
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/11/wordpress-4-0-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9033?
CVE-2014-9033 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to hijack user authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9033?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9033, update WordPress to the latest version beyond 4.0.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2014-9033?
CVE-2014-9033 affects WordPress versions 3.7.4, 3.8.4, 3.9.2, and 4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-9033?
CVE-2014-9033 is classified as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2014-9033 lead to a complete compromise of a WordPress site?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2014-9033 can allow attackers to reset passwords and take control of user accounts.
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