CVE-2017-14990: SQL Injection
First published: Tue Oct 03 2017(Updated: )
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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wordpress | 5.0.15+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.0.19+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.7.8+dfsg1-0+deb11u2 6.1.1+dfsg1-1 6.3.1+dfsg1-1 | |
| WordPress | =4.8.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38474
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14990
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-14990
- https://dropbear.xyz/
- https://www.debian.org/
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/wordpress.git/commit/?id=f44db60
- https://anonscm.debian.org/git/collab-maint/wordpress.git/commit/?h=stretch&id=5c88ea7390caed18e9c986294d45f6c7f718740b
- https://anonscm.debian.org/git/collab-maint/wordpress.git/commit/?h=stretch&
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/collab-maint/wordpress.git/commit/?id=084ee8d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14723
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14726
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14719
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14721
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14725
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14722
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14720
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14718
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14724
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=877629
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039554
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14990?
CVE-2017-14990 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for user account hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14990?
To fix CVE-2017-14990, upgrade your WordPress installation to a version later than 4.8.2 where the issue is resolved.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2017-14990?
CVE-2017-14990 specifically affects WordPress version 4.8.2.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2017-14990?
The primary risk associated with CVE-2017-14990 is that attackers could hijack unactivated user accounts if they gain database read access.
Is CVE-2017-14990 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2017-14990 is not specific to any operating system but affects WordPress installations running on Debian systems as well.
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