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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress plugin through version 1.2.5 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they interact with the plugin's functionality. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's scope, potentially compromising visitor data or session tokens.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers to steal data or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their session tokens, passwords, or personal data may be stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
Visitor must interact with an affected page or form containing the plugin's ReCaptcha element.
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