CVE-2024-31295: WordPress Captcha by BestWebSoft plugin <= 5.2.0 - Captcha Bypass vulnerability

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

Guessable CAPTCHA vulnerability in BestWebSoft Captcha by BestWebSoft allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Captcha by BestWebSoft: from n/a through 5.2.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bestwebsoft Captcha<=5.2.0
Bestwebsoft WordPress Captcha<=5.2.0

Remediation

Information

Update to 5.2.1 or a higher version.

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31295?

CVE-2024-31295 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows functionality bypass due to a guessable CAPTCHA issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31295?

To fix CVE-2024-31295, update the BestWebSoft Captcha plugin to the latest version beyond 5.2.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-31295?

CVE-2024-31295 affects users of BestWebSoft Captcha and BestWebSoft WordPress Captcha plugins from any version up to and including 5.2.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-31295?

CVE-2024-31295 is a guessable CAPTCHA vulnerability that allows for functionality bypass.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-31295?

While there are no specific public exploits reported, the nature of the vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access due to weak CAPTCHA verification.

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