CVE-2024-37946 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37946: WordPress ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress plugin <= 1.2.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wedevs
Product ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 20, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

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

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