CVE-2017-14990

Description

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).

Weakness classification

• CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• cve@mitre.org — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory