Vulnerability Description
Peter's Math Anti-Spam Spinoff plugin for WordPress generates audio CAPTCHA clips by concatenating static audio files without any additional distortion, which allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protection by reading certain bytes from the generated clip.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Peter\'S Math Anti-Spam For Wordpress | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.google.com/View?docid=df36cd52_19xzmkwqcg
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27287Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39688
- http://docs.google.com/View?docid=df36cd52_19xzmkwqcg
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27287Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39688
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7216?
CVE-2008-7216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Peter's Math Anti-Spam Spinoff plugin for WordPress generates audio CAPTCHA clips by concatenating static audio files without any additional distortion, which allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA...
How severe is CVE-2008-7216?
CVE-2008-7216 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Peter\'S Math Anti-Spam For Wordpress.