CVE-2025-1262: advanced google — Fix

Description

The Advanced Google reCaptcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA Bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.27 . This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the Built-in Math Captcha Verification.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-804 CWE-804

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
webfactoryltd	advanced_google_recaptcha	< 1.2.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3244677/advanced-google-recaptcha

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d553aab2-d441-46d6-9c01-5dcfdc48674f?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1262? +

The Advanced Google reCaptcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA Bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.27 . This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the Built-in Math Captcha Verification. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-1262? +

CVE-2025-1262 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1262? +

CVE-2025-1262 affects products from webfactoryltd, specifically: advanced_google_recaptcha. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-1262? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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