Description

WordPress Plugin Captcha by BestWebSoft is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently bypass intended restrictions. WordPress Plugin Captcha by BestWebSoft version 3.8.7 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 3.8.8 or latest

References

http://incolumitas.com/2013/11/04/a-tale-of-a-twofold-broken-wordpress-captcha-plugin/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-284 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass