CVE-2024-12034

Advanced Google reCAPTCHA <= 1.25 - Brute Force Protection IP Unblock

Description

The Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP unblocking in all versions up to, and including, 1.25. This is due to the plugin not utilizing a strong unique key when generating an unblock request. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to unblock their IP after being locked out due to too many bad password attempts

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: webfactory Advanced Google reCAPTCHA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0fa7e6f6-92b2-494b-8c7a-76ba8213b610?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3208704%40advanced-google-recaptcha&new=3208704%40advanced-google-recaptcha&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12034?
CVE-2024-12034 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12034?
To fix CVE-2024-12034, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12034 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12034 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-2024-12034?
CVE-2024-12034 affects webfactory Advanced Google reCAPTCHA.
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