What is the severity of CVE-2025-2482?

CVE-2025-2482 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2482?

To fix CVE-2025-2482, update the Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha plugin to a version beyond 1.0.0, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-2482?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-2482 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser.

Which versions of Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha are affected by CVE-2025-2482?

All versions of Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha up to and including version 1.0.0 are affected by CVE-2025-2482.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-2482?

No, CVE-2025-2482 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly concerning.

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CVE-2025-2482

medium

6.1

CWE

22/3/2025

CVE-2025-2482: Gotcha | Gesture-based Captcha <= 1.0.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via menu Parameter

First published: Sat Mar 22 2025(Updated: )

The Gotcha | Gesture-based Captcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'menu' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha	<=1.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2482?
CVE-2025-2482 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2482?
To fix CVE-2025-2482, update the Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha plugin to a version beyond 1.0.0, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-2482?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-2482 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser.
Which versions of Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha are affected by CVE-2025-2482?
All versions of Gotcha Gesture-based Captcha up to and including version 1.0.0 are affected by CVE-2025-2482.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-2482?
No, CVE-2025-2482 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly concerning.

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