CVE-2024-3941: The reCAPTCHA Jetpack WordPress plugin through 0.2.2 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3941?

recaptcha jetpack: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3941 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3941 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-3941 affect?

CVE-2024-3941 affects recaptcha jetpack. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The reCAPTCHA Jetpack WordPress plugin through 0.2.2 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged-in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3941?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3941 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting recaptcha jetpack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The reCAPTCHA Jetpack WordPress plugin through 0.2.2 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged-in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bozdoz

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-14 15:42 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bozdoz recaptcha jetpack UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy recaptcha-jetpack || rpm -q recaptcha-jetpack || recaptcha-jetpack --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade recaptcha-jetpack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade recaptcha-jetpack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-3941?

recaptcha jetpack: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3941 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3941 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-2024-3941 affect?

CVE-2024-3941 affects recaptcha jetpack. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The reCAPTCHA Jetpack WordPress plugin through 0.2.2 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged-in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

How urgent is CVE-2024-3941?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-3940 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The reCAPTCHA Jetpack WordPress plugin through 0.2.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its setti

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