How severe is CVE-2008-7216?

CVE-2008-7216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7216?

CVE-2008-7216 affects Wordpress Peter's Math Anti-spam For Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7216?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-7216 published?

CVE-2008-7216 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7216

CVE-2008-7216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress Peter's Math Anti-spam For Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Wordpress Peter's Math Anti-spam For Wordpress
Published: 2009-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Peter's Math Anti-Spam Spinoff plugin for WordPress generates audio CAPTCHA clips by concatenating static audio files without any additional distortion, which allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protection by reading certain bytes from the generated clip.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7216?: Peter's Math Anti-Spam Spinoff plugin for WordPress generates audio CAPTCHA clips by concatenating static audio files without any additional distortion, which allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protection by reading certain bytes from the generated clip.
How severe is CVE-2008-7216?: CVE-2008-7216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7216?: CVE-2008-7216 affects Wordpress Peter's Math Anti-spam For Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7216 published?: CVE-2008-7216 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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