How severe is CVE-2014-9039?

CVE-2014-9039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9039?

CVE-2014-9039 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9039 published?

CVE-2014-9039 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9039

CVE-2014-9039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2014-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

wp-login.php in WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to reset passwords by leveraging access to an e-mail account that received a password-reset message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9039?: wp-login.php in WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to reset passwords by leveraging access to an e-mail account that received a password-reset message.
How severe is CVE-2014-9039?: CVE-2014-9039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9039?: CVE-2014-9039 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9039 published?: CVE-2014-9039 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mageia_project:mageia:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mageia_project:mageia:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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