reCAPTCHA Jetpack Plugin Vulnerable to CSRF Attacks
CVE-2024-3940

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Recaptcha Jetpack
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The reCAPTCHA Jetpack plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 0.2.2, lacks proper Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection for its settings updates. This weakness allows attackers, having the ability to trick a logged-in administrator, to alter crucial plugin settings without authorization, potentially compromising site security and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

reCAPTCHA Jetpack 0 <= 0.2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-3940 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb0245e5-8e94-4f11-9003-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.