How severe is CVE-2024-12034?

CVE-2024-12034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12034 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12034?

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

Does CVE-2024-12034 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12034 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50549.

When was CVE-2024-12034 published?

CVE-2024-12034 was published on 2024-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12034

CVE-2024-12034 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-340.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50549
Weakness: CWE-340
Published: 2024-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP unblocking in all versions up to, and including, 1.25. This is due to the plugin not utilizing a strong unique key when generating an unblock request. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to unblock their IP after being locked out due to too many bad password attempts

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12034?: The Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP unblocking in all versions up to, and including, 1.25. This is due to the plugin not utilizing a strong unique key when generating an unblock request. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to unblock their IP after being locked out due to too many bad password attempts
How severe is CVE-2024-12034?: CVE-2024-12034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12034 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12034?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12034 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12034 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50549.
When was CVE-2024-12034 published?: CVE-2024-12034 was published on 2024-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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