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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 3.9.2. This affects an unknown function of the component Hash Handler. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9037. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 3.9.2 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown part of the component Hash Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was shared 11/20/2014 by David Anderson as WordPress 4.0.1 Security Release as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is available at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9037. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13075 (WordPress Versions Prior to 3.9.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 4.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98892), SecurityFocus (BID 71238†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1031243†). The entries VDB-68270, VDB-68272, VDB-68273 and VDB-68275 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Content Management System

Name

• WordPress

Version

• 3.0
• 3.2
• 3.3
• 3.4
• 3.5
• 3.7.4
• 3.8
• 3.8.4
• 3.9.1
• 3.9.2

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://wordpress.com/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: WordPress 4.0.1

Timelineinfo

11/20/2014 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: WordPress 4.0.1 Security Release
Researcher: David Anderson
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-9037 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68274
X-Force: 98892 - WordPress hash collision security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71238 - WordPress Unspecified Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031243 - WordPress Bugs Let Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting, Cross-Site Request Forgery, and Denial of Service Attacks

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/24/2014 10:54
Updated: 02/27/2022 09:08
Changes: 11/24/2014 10:54 (58), 07/06/2017 08:15 (2), 02/27/2022 09:04 (4), 02/27/2022 09:08 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:2BA:103

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