Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Vulnerability Affects WP Captcha

CVE-2023-44235

Summary

The WP Captcha plugin by Devnath Verma contains a vulnerability that results from improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. This flaw enables attackers to potentially bypass security measures designed to protect user accounts and sensitive information. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, making it essential for users to review their current plugin version and implement necessary updates to safeguard against potential threats. The vulnerability affects all versions from n/a through 2.0.0.

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