CVE-2023-45771
CVE-2023-45771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Captcha with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50060
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Bestwebsoft Captcha
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Contact Form With Captcha allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Contact Form With Captcha: from n/a through 1.6.8.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45771?
- Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Contact Form With Captcha allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Contact Form With Captcha: from n/a through 1.6.8.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45771?
- CVE-2023-45771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-45771 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-45771?
- CVE-2023-45771 affects Bestwebsoft Captcha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-45771?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-45771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-45771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50060.
- When was CVE-2023-45771 published?
- CVE-2023-45771 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:captcha:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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