CVE-2024-12601: Calculated Fields Form <= 5.2.63 - Denial of Service
The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.63. This is due to unlimited height and width parameters for CAPTCHA images. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send multiple requests with large values, resulting in slowing server resources if the server does not mitigate Denial of Service attacks.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-12601?
CVE-2024-12601 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12601?
To fix CVE-2024-12601, update the Calculated Fields Form plugin to version 5.2.64 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12601?
All versions of Calculated Fields Form up to and including 5.2.63 are affected by CVE-2024-12601.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-12601?
CVE-2024-12601 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers.
What causes CVE-2024-12601?
CVE-2024-12601 is caused by unlimited height and width parameters for CAPTCHA images.