CVE-2026-2374 Details
Description
The Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` superglobal in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This is due to the `authenticate()` function storing the unsanitized output of `basename($_SERVER['PHP_SELF'])` in the `login_nocaptcha_error` WordPress option when a login attempt is made from a non-standard login page (e.g., xmlrpc.php). The `admin_notices()` function then echoes this stored value directly into the admin dashboard HTML without escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when an administrator with a whitelisted IP address visits the WordPress dashboard within 30 seconds of the attack.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.8.0. The issue arises in the 'authenticate()' function, which improperly sanitizes the 'PHP_SELF' superglobal before storing it in a WordPress option. This unsanitized data is later output directly into the admin dashboard, creating an opportunity for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. These scripts can execute when an administrator with a whitelisted IP address visits the dashboard within 30 seconds of the injection.
Users are advised to update the Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA plugin to version 1.8.1 or later.
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Assessed May 28, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA | <= 1.8.0 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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