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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated broken authentication vulnerability in the Advanced Google reCAPTCHA WordPress plugin versions 5.40 and below. It allows attackers to bypass login systems or impersonate users without valid credentials, enabling unauthorized access to websites using the plugin.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your WordPress site is running Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin version 5.40 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin version in the WordPress admin panel. If the version is 5.40 or lower, the system is vulnerable.

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Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, perform actions on behalf of other users, or bypass security controls. It poses a moderate risk and may be used in mass-exploitation campaigns targeting multiple websites.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially exposing personal data. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update the Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin to version 5.41 or later immediately to patch the vulnerability.

Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks until the update is completed.

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