CVE-2009-2762: wp-login.php in WordPress 2.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to force a password reset for the first user in the database, possibly the administrator, via a key[] array variable in a resetpass

high Affects WordPress core. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2009-08-13; advisory modified 2026-06-16.

wp-login.php in WordPress 2.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to force a password reset for the first user in the database, possibly the administrator, via a key[] array variable in a resetpass

Package: WordPress core WordPress
Affected versions: <=2.8.3
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 20% (97.4th percentile)
Published: 2009-08-13
Source: nvd

References

CWE-255

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