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: WP YouTube Lyte
Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.7.16
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.16, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Download Manager
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 3.1.22
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.1.22, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Download Manager
Vulnerability: Arbitrary Asset Manager Usage
Patched Version: 3.1.23
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.1.23, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Activity Log – Monitor & Record User Changes
Vulnerability: 2.6.1
Patched Version: 2.7.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.7.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.10.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.10.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Social Sharing Plugin – Social Warfare
Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Patched Version: 3.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.3, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Hotjar Connecticator
Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: No patched version available
Recommended Action: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability’s details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization’s risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Plugin: Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.10.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.10.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP DoNotTrack
Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: No patched version available
Recommended Action: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability’s details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization’s risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Plugin: AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for WordPress
Vulnerability: Open Redirect
Patched Version: 7.5.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.5.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.21.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.21.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Download Manager
Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 3.1.19
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.1.19, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Customer Reviews
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.5.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.6, or a newer patched version
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