Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

CVE-2025-23972: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Brian S. Reed Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-23972cvecve-2025-23972
Published: Fri Jul 04 2025 (07/04/2025, 08:42:03 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Brian S. Reed
Product: Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Brian S. Reed Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA contact-form-7-recaptcha allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 09:06:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA plugin allows CSRF attacks, where an attacker can cause an authenticated user to perform unintended actions without their consent. The affected versions include all releases up to 1.2.0. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely with low complexity and requires user interaction, but does not result in confidentiality or availability impact, only limited integrity impact.

Potential Impact

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce an authenticated user to submit unauthorized requests to the Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA plugin, potentially altering plugin behavior or settings. The impact is limited to integrity with no direct confidentiality or availability consequences reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider implementing CSRF protections at the application or web server level if possible, or limit access to trusted users. Monitor official sources for updates and apply any official fixes once released.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-01-16T11:33:14.049Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 686796cb6f40f0eb729fa545

Added to database: 7/4/2025, 8:54:35 AM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 9:06:17 AM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:26:57 AM

Views: 135

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses