CVE-2025-1262: The Advanced Google reCaptcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA Bypass in versions up to, and incl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1262?

advanced google recaptcha: upgrade to 1.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1262 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1262 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-2025-1262 affect?

CVE-2025-1262 affects advanced google recaptcha. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Advanced Google reCaptcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA Bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.27 . This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the Built-in Math Captcha Verification.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1262?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-1262 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting advanced google recaptcha. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Advanced Google reCaptcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA Bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.27 . This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the Built-in Math Captcha Verification.

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	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-804
Published	2025-02-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: webfactoryltd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-25 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webfactoryltd advanced google recaptcha UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.8

Fixed in: 1.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-google-recaptcha || rpm -q advanced-google-recaptcha || advanced-google-recaptcha --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-google-recaptcha

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-google-recaptcha

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-2025-1262?

advanced google recaptcha: upgrade to 1.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1262 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1262 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-2025-1262 affect?

CVE-2025-1262 affects advanced google recaptcha. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Advanced Google reCaptcha plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA Bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.27 . This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the Built-in Math Captcha Verification.

How urgent is CVE-2025-1262?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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