CVE-2026-94457
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Bypass in Captcha Code

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Bypass Vulnerability in Captcha Code <= 3.32 versions.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94457
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85478

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack captcha_code to 3.32 (inc)
webfactory_ltd captcha_code_plugin to 3.32 (inc)

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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 WordPress Captcha Code Plugin versions 3.32 and below. It allows attackers to bypass security checks as if they were not present, enabling unauthorized access or actions.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Captcha Code plugin in WordPress. Run: wp plugin list --name=captcha-code. If the version is <= 3.32, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to bypass captcha protections, potentially allowing spam submissions, brute force attacks, or unauthorized form submissions on your WordPress site. The impact is considered low severity but still requires attention.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Captcha Code plugin to version 3.33 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Enable auto-updates if using Patchstack.

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