CVE-2025-2074: Advanced Google reCAPTCHA <= 1.29 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited SQL Injection via 'sSearch' Parameter
First published: Fri Mar 28 2025(Updated: )
The Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘sSearch’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.29 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries, particularly when the plugin’s settings page hasn’t been visited and its welcome message has not been dismissed. This issue can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BestWebSoft Google Captcha (reCAPTCHA) for WordPress | <=1.29 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/963a9b30-9194-4abc-aa69-eb333cbddef3?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-google-recaptcha/trunk/libs/ajax.php?rev=3248228#L20
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-google-recaptcha/trunk/libs/ajax.php?rev=3248228#L277
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-google-recaptcha/trunk/libs/ajax.php?rev=3248228#L401
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-google-recaptcha/trunk/libs/admin.php?rev=3248228#L106
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-google-recaptcha/trunk/libs/setup.php?rev=3248228#L636
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-google-recaptcha/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3262396/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2074?
CVE-2025-2074 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2074?
To fix CVE-2025-2074, update the Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress to a version above 1.29.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-2074?
CVE-2025-2074 affects the Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 1.29.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2074?
CVE-2025-2074 is a SQL Injection vulnerability that arises from insufficient input validation.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2025-2074?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-2074 by injecting malicious SQL statements through the ‘sSearch’ parameter.
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