What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in rozx Recaptcha – wp recaptcha-wp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Recaptcha – wp: from n/a through <= 0.2.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Recaptcha – wp plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 0.2.6 and earlier. An authenticated administrator 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 when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could allow script injection affecting site visitors' data and trust.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to WordPress and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 26, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated