CVE-2023-34001

WordPress Hide My WP Ghost – Security Plugin plugin <= 5.0.25 - Captcha Bypass vulnerability

Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in WPPlugins – WordPress Security Plugins Hide My WP Ghost allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through 5.0.25.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 5.0.26 or a higher version.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: WPPlugins – WordPress Security Plugins Hide My WP Ghost
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hide-my-wp/wordpress-hide-my-wp-ghost-security-plugin-plugin-5-0-24-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34001?
CVE-2023-34001 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-34001?
To fix CVE-2023-34001: Update to 5.0.26 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-34001 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-34001 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-34001?
CVE-2023-34001 affects WPPlugins – WordPress Security Plugins Hide My WP Ghost.
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