CVE-2014-9283
First published: Tue Mar 03 2015(Updated: )
The BestWebSoft Captcha plugin before 4.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BestWebSoft WordPress CAPTCHA | <=4.0.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9283?
CVE-2014-9283 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized administrative access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9283?
To fix CVE-2014-9283, you should update the BestWebSoft Captcha plugin to version 4.0.7 or later.
What does CVE-2014-9283 exploit?
CVE-2014-9283 exploits a weakness in the CAPTCHA protection mechanism allowing remote attackers to bypass it.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9283?
Any WordPress sites using versions of the BestWebSoft Captcha plugin prior to 4.0.7 are at risk from CVE-2014-9283.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-9283?
Currently, the recommended workaround for CVE-2014-9283 is to disable the affected plugin until an update can be applied.
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