Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the configuration page in the Recaptcha (aka WP-reCAPTCHA) plugin 2.9.8.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that disable the CAPTCHA requirement or insert cross-site scripting (XSS) sequences via the (1) recaptcha_opt_pubkey, (2) recaptcha_opt_privkey, (3) re_tabindex, (4) error_blank, (5) error_incorrect, (6) mailhide_pub, (7) mailhide_priv, (8) mh_replace_link, or (9) mh_replace_title parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blaenkdenum | Wp-Recaptcha | 2.9.8.2 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-03/0206.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43771Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46909
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66167
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66169
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-03/0206.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43771Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46909
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66167
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66169
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0759?
CVE-2011-0759 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the configuration page in the Recaptcha (aka WP-reCAPTCHA) plugin 2.9.8.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to hijack the authenticatio...
How severe is CVE-2011-0759?
CVE-2011-0759 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0759?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blaenkdenum Wp-Recaptcha, Wordpress Wordpress.