CVE-2022-4036: Weak Encryption
First published: Tue Nov 29 2022(Updated: )
The Appointment Hour Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.3.72. This is due to the use of insufficiently strong hashing algorithm on the CAPTCHA secret that is also displayed to the user via a cookie.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dwbooster Appointment Hour Booking | <=1.3.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4036?
CVE-2022-4036 is a vulnerability in the Appointment Hour Booking plugin for WordPress that allows for CAPTCHA bypass.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4036?
CVE-2022-4036 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4036?
Versions up to and including 1.3.72 of the Appointment Hour Booking plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2022-4036.
How can CVE-2022-4036 be exploited?
CVE-2022-4036 can be exploited by bypassing the CAPTCHA through the use of an insufficiently strong hashing algorithm on the CAPTCHA secret.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-4036?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-4036 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2803896%40appointment-hour-booking&new=2803896%40appointment-hour-booking&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Reference 2](https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4036)
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/dwbooster
- canonical/dwbooster appointment hour booking
- version/dwbooster appointment hour booking/1.3.72