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CVE-2017-8295: WordPress through 4.7.4 relies on the Host HTTP header for a password-reset e-mail message, which makes it easier for remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by making a crafted wp-login.php?act

medium Affects WordPress core. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

WordPress through 4.7.4 relies on the Host HTTP header for a password-reset e-mail message, which makes it easier for remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by making a crafted wp-login.php?act

Package
WordPress core WordPress
Affected versions
<=4.7.4
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
medium  CVSS 5.9
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 27% (98.0th percentile)
Published
2017-05-04
Source
nvd

References

CWE-640
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