Vulnerability Description
The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.63. This is due to unlimited height and width parameters for CAPTCHA images. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send multiple requests with large values, resulting in slowing server resources if the server does not mitigate Denial of Service attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codepeople | Calculated Fields Form | < 5.2.64 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/calculated-fields-form/trunk/captcha/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/calculated-fields-form/trunk/captcha/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3207826/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1eade2ed-9a75-4857-a2cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12601?
CVE-2024-12601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.63. This is due to unlimited height and width parameters for CAPTCHA images...
How severe is CVE-2024-12601?
CVE-2024-12601 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codepeople Calculated Fields Form.