CVE-2014-9039
First published: Tue Nov 25 2014(Updated: )
wp-login.php in WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to reset passwords by leveraging access to an e-mail account that received a password-reset message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Mageia | =3 | |
| Mageia | =4 | |
| WordPress | <=3.7.4 | |
| WordPress | =3.8 | |
| WordPress | =3.8.1 | |
| WordPress | =3.8.2 | |
| WordPress | =3.8.3 | |
| WordPress | =3.8.4 | |
| WordPress | =3.9 | |
| WordPress | =3.9.1 | |
| 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/30431
- 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-2014-9039?
CVE-2014-9039 has a medium severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to reset passwords if they gain access to the victim's email account.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9039?
To fix CVE-2014-9039, update your WordPress installation to version 4.0.1 or later.
What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2014-9039?
CVE-2014-9039 affects WordPress versions prior to 3.7.5, all versions of 3.8.x before 3.8.5, all versions of 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1.
Can CVE-2014-9039 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2014-9039 can be exploited without user interaction by an attacker who has access to the victim's email.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-9039?
CVE-2014-9039 is classified as an access control vulnerability that enables password reset attacks.
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