CVE-2026-39772
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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Bypass Vulnerability in Captcha by BestWebSoft <= 5.2.8 versions.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-39772
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93279

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Vendor Product Version / Range
bestwebsoft Captcha by BestWebSoft n/a

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CWE ID Description
CWE-290 This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated bypass vulnerability in the Captcha by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 5.2.8 and earlier. It allows attackers to bypass security checks without needing authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Captcha by BestWebSoft plugin in your WordPress admin panel. If the version is 5.2.8 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the resources.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to bypass captcha protections on forms, potentially enabling spam submissions or automated attacks. The impact is considered low severity with minimal exploitation likelihood.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated bypass of security checks, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access to protected data. While the CVSS score is low (5.3), compliance risks may arise if the plugin handles sensitive data under GDPR or HIPAA, as unauthorized access could violate data protection requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Captcha by BestWebSoft plugin to the latest version if available. If no update exists, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Disable the plugin temporarily if updates are not possible.

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