CVE-2024-6517

Summary

CVE-2024-6517 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Contact Form 7 Math Captcha plugin for WordPress. The flaw, present in versions up to 2.0.1, allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a webpage by exploiting insufficient input validation. This vulnerability could be particularly dangerous for users with high privileges, as they may be targeted with sophisticated attacks. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or data theft. Users are strongly advised to update their Contact Form 7 Math Captcha plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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