CVE-2023-34001 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-34001: WordPress Hide My WP Ghost – Security Plugin plugin <= 5.0.25 - Captcha Bypass vulnerability

Vendor Wpplugins – Wordpress Security Plugins
Product Hide My WP Ghost
Weakness CWE-307 · Brute force
Published June 4, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in WPPlugins – WordPress Security Plugins Hide My WP Ghost allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through 5.0.25.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Hide My WP Ghost versions up to 5.0.25 contain a flaw that allows attackers to modify site data without authentication. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.0.25 to prevent unauthorized changes to their WordPress installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data or content without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter your site's content, settings, or data without your knowledge or permission.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 4, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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