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CVE-2017-14990

🗓️ 02 Oct 2017 17:00:00Reported by mitreType 
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🔗 web.nvd.nist.gov👁 104 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
keyquery param/wp-activate.phpActivation key used for new user confirmation is stored in plaintext in wp_signups.activation_key, enabling account hijack via a read-only SQL injection vulnerability.CWE-312

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17 Jun 2026 01:07Current
6.8Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.8
CVSS 24
CVSS 36.5
EPSS0.02415
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