CVE-2024-3940 reCAPTCHA Jetpack <= 0.2.2 - Settings Update via CSRF
Attackers can force logged-in admins to change reCAPTCHA Jetpack settings via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to the latest plugin version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-3940?
CVE-2024-3940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown reCAPTCHA Jetpack, published on 10 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The reCAPTCHA Jetpack WordPress plugin through 0.2.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bozdoz Recaptcha Jetpack.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-3940 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3940 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown reCAPTCHA Jetpack
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3g3h-99q7-v8x2.