PatchTheCVECVE-2024-12601: The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and
CVE-2024-12601 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting calculated fields form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.63. This is due to unlimited height and width parameters for CAPTCHA images. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send multiple requests with large values, resulting in slowing server resources if the server does not mitigate Denial of Service attacks.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2024-12-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-12601?
calculated fields form: upgrade to 5.2.64. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-12601 being exploited?
CVE-2024-12601 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-12601 affect?
CVE-2024-12601 affects calculated fields form. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.63. This is due to unlimited height and width parameters for CAPTCHA images. This makes it possible for unauthentic
How urgent is CVE-2024-12601?
Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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