CouchCMS reCAPTCHA config.example.php hard-coded key
Published Dec 22, 2025 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
CouchCMS reCAPTCHA config.example.php hard-coded key
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QFinch assessment
A security flaw has been discovered in CouchCMS up to 2.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file couch/config.example.php of the component reCAPTCHA Handler. The manipulation of the argument K_RECAPTCHA_SITE_KEY/K_RECAPTCHA_SECRET_KEY results in use of hard-coded cryptographic key . It is possible to launch the attack remotely. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- VDB-337711 | CouchCMS reCAPTCHA config.example.php hard-coded key ↗
- VDB-337711 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) ↗
- Submit #718998 | https://github.com/CouchCMS/CouchCMS ≤ 2.4 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key ↗
- note-hxlab.wetolink.com ↗
- note-hxlab.wetolink.com ↗
Record history
Published Dec 22, 2025 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026