Watch Out Wednesday – August 5, 2020

Understanding Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins

Every week, we highlight known vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins. This information helps you stay informed about potential risks and take appropriate action to protect your website. By addressing these vulnerabilities, you ensure the safety and integrity of your WordPress site and its data.

Plugin: Product Input Fields for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 1.2.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
Patched Version: 7.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.0.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Gallery PhotoBlocks

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.2.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress

Vulnerability: Missing Capabilities Check
Patched Version: 1.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Divi Builder

Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 4.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.5.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore

Vulnerability: Sensitive Information Disclosure
Patched Version: 1.4.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 7.0.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.0.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Unauthorized Backup Location Change
Patched Version: 1.4.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 6.8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.8.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Ajax Search Pro

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection
Patched Version: 4.19
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.19, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Ajax Search Pro

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.19
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.19, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker

Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 7.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.0.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress

Vulnerability: Authenticated PHP Object Injection
Patched Version: 6.8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.8.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 3.8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.8.2, or a newer patched version

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