CVE-2017-8295
🗓️ 04 May 2017 14:00:00Reported by mitreType 
cve🔗 web.nvd.nist.gov📰️ 2 Media mentions👁 406 Views🌐 WEB
| Reporter | Title | Published | Views | Family All 51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | WordPress < 4.7.4 - Unauthorized Password Reset Vulnerability | 4 May 201700:00 | – | zdt |
 | Exploit for Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in Wordpress | 6 May 201709:51 | – | githubexploit |
 | CVE-2017-8295 | 4 May 201700:00 | – | attackerkb |
 | CVE-2017-8295 | 3 May 201721:55 | – | circl |
 | WordPress Unauthorized Password Reset Vulnerability | 4 May 201700:00 | – | cnvd |
 | WordPress Unauthorized Password Reset (CVE-2017-8295) | 7 May 201700:00 | – | checkpoint_advisories |
 | CVE-2017-8295 | 4 May 201714:00 | – | cvelist |
 | [SECURITY] [DLA 975-1] wordpress security update | 2 Jun 201712:47 | – | debian |
| [SECURITY] [DSA 3870-1] wordpress security update | 1 Jun 201705:31 | – | debian |
| [SECURITY] [DSA 3870-1] wordpress security update | 1 Jun 201705:31 | – | debian |
10
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| wpvulndb | www.wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8807 |
| debian | www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3870 |
| exploitbox | www.exploitbox.io/vuln/WordPress-Exploit-4-7-Unauth-Password-Reset-0day-CVE-2017-8295.html |
| exploit-db | www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41963/ |
| securityfocus | www.securityfocus.com/bid/98295 |
| securitytracker | www.securitytracker.com/id/1038403 |
| Parameter | Position | Path | Description | CWE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host | header | /wp-login.php?action=lostpassword | WordPress relies on the Host HTTP header to construct the 'From' email address in password reset messages. An attacker can manipulate this header to inject arbitrary domains or even command injection payloads (via Exim MTA expansion) into the mail headers. | CWE-640 |
| user_login | request body | /wp-login.php?action=lostpassword | The 'user_login' parameter in the lostpassword action triggers the password reset functionality, which is the entry point for the Host header manipulation vulnerability. | CWE-640 |
Data
Build on a solid foundation with Vulners data
We provide the essential building blocks for cybersecurity solutions with comprehensive, structured, and constantly updated vulnerability and exploits data
Api
Power your application with Vulners API
The Vulners REST API offers reliable, high-performance access to vulnerability intelligence, with 99.9% SLA uptime and CDN-backed data delivery for seamless global access
App
Assess and manage vulnerabilities with Vulners tools
Built on top of Vulners' database and SDK, end-user solutions give security professionals and developers lightweight and powerful tools for vulnerability remediation
17 Jun 2026 01:26Current
5.9Medium risk
Vulners AI Score5.9
CVSS 24.3
CVSS 35.9
EPSS0.26699