What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in weDevs ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress wp-recaptcha-integration allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.2.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress plugin through version 1.2.7 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the site's integrity and confidentiality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account could inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (admin or equivalent) and the victim must visit an affected page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 20, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated