CVE-2014-9039: n/a vulnerability

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...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9039 is a WordPress password-reset issue in older releases. A person who can access an email account that received a reset message might be able to reset the linked WordPress password. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy WordPress sites still running versions before 3.7.5, 3.8.5, 3.9.3, or 4.0.1. Current, maintained WordPress installations should not be assumed affected from these sources. Treat this as a legacy WordPress hygiene issue with account-takeover implications. Prioritize if old WordPress versions remain online or if administrator mailboxes have had suspicious access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WordPress to a fixed release or current supported version.; Review vendor and distribution advisories for package-specific update guidance.; Invalidate suspicious password-reset messages where account exposure is suspected..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 06:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 25, 2014, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://wordpress.org/news/2014/11/wordpress-4-0-1/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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