CVE-2024-5541 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-5541: Ibtana - WordPress Website Builder <= 1.2.3.3 - Unauthenticated reCAPTCHA Settings Update

Vendor Vowelweb
Product Ibtana – WordPress Website Builder
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 18, 2024
Last update April 8, 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

The Ibtana – WordPress Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ibtana_visual_editor_register_ajax_json_endpont' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update option values for reCAPTCHA keys on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to bypass reCAPTCHA on the site. CVE-2024-37123 is likely a duplicate of this issue.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Ibtana WordPress Website Builder plugin through version 1.2.3.3 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify site data without permission. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update the plugin immediately to prevent unauthorized changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter your site's content or settings without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 18, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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