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CVE-2017-14990

🗓️ 02 Oct 2017 17:00:00Reported by mitreType 
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🔗 web.nvd.nist.gov👁 92 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
aSkip Confirmation Emailarequest body/wp-admin/user-new.phpWordPress 4.8.2 stores unencrypted signup activation keys, enabling an attacker with read access (e.g., via SQL injection) to hijack unactivated accounts.CWE-312
aAdd New Userarequest body/wp-admin/user-new.phpWordPress 4.8.2 stores unencrypted signup activation keys, enabling an attacker with read access (e.g., via SQL injection) to hijack unactivated accounts.CWE-312
keyquery param/wp-activate.phpActivation key used for new user signups is transmitted via the activation link (key parameter) and stored in plaintext in the database, enabling misuse if an attacker can read the activation_key value.CWE-312

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13 May 2026 00:24Current
6.8Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.8
CVSS 24
CVSS 36.5
EPSS0.00383
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