CVE-2014-2265
First published: Fri Mar 14 2014(Updated: )
Rock Lobster Contact Form 7 before 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and submit arbitrary form data by omitting the _wpcf7_captcha_challenge_captcha-719 parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rocklobster Contact Form 7 | <=3.7.1 | |
| Rocklobster Contact Form 7 | =3.6 | |
| Rocklobster Contact Form 7 | =3.7 | |
| WordPress | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Rocklobster Contact Form 7 | <=3.7.1 | |
| Rocklobster Contact Form 7 | =3.6 | |
| Rocklobster Contact Form 7 | =3.7 | |
| WordPress |
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Reference Links
- http://contactform7.com/2014/02/26/contact-form-7-372/
- http://web.archive.org/web/20140727133642/http://www.hedgehogsecurity.co.uk/2014/02/26/contactform7-vulnerability/
- http://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/changelog
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-contact-form-7-security-bypass-3-7-1/
- https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2014-2265/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2265?
CVE-2014-2265 has a medium severity rating, highlighting a potential risk to data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2265?
To fix CVE-2014-2265, update Rock Lobster Contact Form 7 to version 3.7.2 or later to restore CAPTCHA functionality.
What does CVE-2014-2265 exploit?
CVE-2014-2265 exploits the ability to bypass CAPTCHA protection in older versions of Rock Lobster Contact Form 7.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-2265?
Users of Rock Lobster Contact Form 7 versions prior to 3.7.2 are affected by CVE-2014-2265.
Can CVE-2014-2265 lead to spam submissions?
Yes, CVE-2014-2265 can allow attackers to submit arbitrary form data, leading to potential spam submissions.
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