CVE-2025-46541
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the WP-reCAPTCHA-bp WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. It affects all WordPress sites using WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin versions up to 4.1. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP-reCAPTCHA-bp WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, take over WordPress sites, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing pages, or perform actions as authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the XSS payloads would be neutralized before reaching users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the widespread use of WordPress.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 4.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 4.2+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate wp-recaptcha-bp
Implement WAF rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting the vulnerable plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use WordPress security plugins that include XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP-reCAPTCHA-bp version. If version is 4.1 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-recaptcha-bp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin shows version 4.2 or higher in WordPress admin plugins page.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in request parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing script tags or JavaScript in parameters
- Unusual traffic patterns to plugin-specific URLs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("wp-recaptcha-bp" OR "recaptcha") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")