CVE-2026-85116 Details
Description
The Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile WordPress plugin from 1.2.2 before 1.42.3 runs the shortcode parser over the whole rendered Contact Form 7 form, including the values a visitor submitted, allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes registered on the site.
A vulnerability in the Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile WordPress plugin, affecting versions 1.2.2 prior to 1.42.3, allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This is achieved by the plugin running the shortcode parser over the entire Contact Form 7 form, including user-submitted values.
Users are advised to update the Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile WordPress plugin to version 1.42.3 or later.
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Assessed Sep 11, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7bab04a6-59ef-4b4f-a374-ddc5a2a52b60/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile | >= 1.2.2, < 1.42.3 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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