CVE-2008-0206

Name: CVE-2008-0206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-10T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in captcha\captcha.php in the Captcha! 2.5d and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) captcha_ttffolder, (2) captcha_numchars, (3) captcha_ttfrange, or (4) captcha_secret parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in captcha\captcha.php in the Captcha! 2.5d and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) captcha_ttffolder, (2) captcha_numchars, (3) captcha_ttfrange, or (4) captcha_secret parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Captcha	<= 2.5d

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0206?

How severe is CVE-2008-0206?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0206?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST