Vulnerability Description
The Contact Form 7 Captcha WordPress plugin before 0.0.9 does not have any CSRF check in place when saving its settings, allowing attacker to make a logged in user with the manage_options change them. Furthermore, the settings are not escaped when output in attributes, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Form 7 Captcha Project | Contact Form 7 Captcha | < 0.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2570402PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/97bfef5e-2ee0-491a-a931-4f44c83e5be0ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2570402PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/97bfef5e-2ee0-491a-a931-4f44c83e5be0ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24565?
CVE-2021-24565 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Contact Form 7 Captcha WordPress plugin before 0.0.9 does not have any CSRF check in place when saving its settings, allowing attacker to make a logged in user with the manage_options change them....
How severe is CVE-2021-24565?
CVE-2021-24565 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24565?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Contact Form 7 Captcha Project Contact Form 7 Captcha.