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CVE-2017-14990

🗓️ 02 Oct 2017 17:00:00Reported by mitreType 
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🔗 web.nvd.nist.gov👁 100 Views🌐 WEB

WordPress 4.8.2 stores cleartext wp_signups.activation_key values, making it easier for remote attackers to hijack unactivated user accounts

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ParameterPositionPathDescriptionCWE
payloadrequest bodywp-admin/user-new.phpForm submission to create a new user; vulnerable to activation key exposure through wp_signups leading to potential account hijacking.CWE-312
keyquery paramwp-activate.phpActivation link with key parameter used to activate accounts; key exposure enables unauthorized activation via read access to activation_key.CWE-312

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17 Jun 2026 01:07Current
6.8Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.8
CVSS 24
CVSS 36.5
EPSS0.01764
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