CVE-2026-32469

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Bypass in CAPTCHA 4WP

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Unauthenticated Bypass Vulnerability in CAPTCHA 4WP <= 7.6.0 versions.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-06

Last Modified

2026-08-12

Generated

2026-08-16

AI Q&A

2026-08-06

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-15

NVD

CVE-2026-32469

EUVD

EUVD-2026-53954

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
patchstack	captcha_4wp	to 7.6.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 WordPress CAPTCHA 4WP Plugin versions 7.6.0 and below. It allows attackers to circumvent certain code restrictions without needing any privileges.

Detection Guidance

Check if your WordPress site uses CAPTCHA 4WP plugin version 7.6.0 or below. Inspect plugin files for insecure design patterns or bypass logic. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to bypass CAPTCHA protections, potentially allowing automated spam or abuse of forms. While low severity, it may enable low-risk attacks if not addressed.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR or HIPAA as it is classified as an insecure design issue with low severity and no direct impact on data confidentiality or integrity. However, if exploited, it could potentially allow unauthorized actions that might indirectly violate compliance requirements depending on the specific use case and data processing activities.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the CAPTCHA 4WP plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or seek assistance from a developer or hosting provider.

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