How severe is CVE-2017-14725?

CVE-2017-14725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14725?

CVE-2017-14725 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14725?

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

When was CVE-2017-14725 published?

CVE-2017-14725 was published on 2017-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14725

CVE-2017-14725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2017-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Before version 4.8.2, WordPress was susceptible to an open redirect attack in wp-admin/edit-tag-form.php and wp-admin/user-edit.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14725?: Before version 4.8.2, WordPress was susceptible to an open redirect attack in wp-admin/edit-tag-form.php and wp-admin/user-edit.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-14725?: CVE-2017-14725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14725?: CVE-2017-14725 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14725 published?: CVE-2017-14725 was published on 2017-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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