CVE-2024-9375

Summary

CVE-2024-9375 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting the WordPress Captcha Plugin by Captcha Bank, versions up to 4.0.36. Attackers can exploit this issue by injecting malicious scripts into URLs using the add_query_arg function without proper escaping. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts on pages when users unwittingly trigger the malicious link. Successful exploitation may result in data theft, unauthorized account access, or site defacement. Users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version, or consider disabling the plugin until a patch is available.

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