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: Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Creation/Upload/Deletion
Patched Version: 5.2.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.2.3, or a newer patched version
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: 5.9.1
Patched Version: 5.9.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.9.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.6.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.6.8, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Portfolio, Gallery, Product Catalog – Grid KIT Portfolio
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.1.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia
Vulnerability: Arbitrary Booking Update and Sensitive Data Exposure
Patched Version: 1.0.49
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.49, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WooCommerce
Vulnerability: Unauthorized Order Status Change
Patched Version: 3.5.10
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.5.10, 3.6.7, 3.7.3, 3.8.3, 3.9.5, 4.0.4, 4.1.4, 4.2.5, 4.3.6, 4.4.4, 4.5.5, 4.6.5, 4.7.4, 4.8.3, 4.9.5, 5.0.3, 5.1.3, 5.2.5, 5.3.3, 5.4.4, 5.5.4, 5.6.2, 5.7.2, 5.8.1, 5.9.1, 6.0.1, 6.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.1
Plugin: Mark Posts
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Social Share, Social Login and Social Comments Plugin – Super Socializer
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 7.13.30
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.13.30, or a newer patched version
Plugin: MapPress Maps for WordPress
Vulnerability: Admin+ File Upload to Remote Code Execution
Patched Version: 2.73.13
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.73.13, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Social Sharing Plugin – Sassy Social Share
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.3.40
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.40, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks – ComboBlocks
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.1.16
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.16, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks – ComboBlocks
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.1.16
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.16, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Dropdown Menu Widget
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to 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: Booking Package
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure
Patched Version: 1.5.29
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.29, or a newer patched version
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Prototype Pollution via Block Editor
Patched Version: 3.7.38
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.38, 3.8.38, 3.9.36, 4.0.35, 4.1.35, 4.2.32, 4.3.28, 4.4.27, 4.5.26, 4.6.23, 4.7.23, 4.8.19, 4.9.20, 5.0.16, 5.1.13, 5.2.15, 5.3.12, 5.4.10, 5.5.9, 5.6.8, 5.7.6, 5.8.4, 5.9.2
Plugin: Material Design for Contact Form 7
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Settings Update
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: NS WooCommerce Watermark
Vulnerability: Abuse of Functionality
Patched Version: 3.0.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia
Vulnerability: Information Disclosure and SMS Spam
Patched Version: 1.0.48
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.48, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Members List Plugin
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.3.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.3.7, or a newer patched version
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: jQuery Prototype Pollution
Patched Version: 3.7.38
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.38, 3.8.38, 3.9.36, 4.0.35, 4.1.35, 4.2.32, 4.3.28, 4.4.27, 4.5.26, 4.6.23, 4.7.23, 4.8.19, 4.9.20, 5.0.16, 5.1.13, 5.2.15, 5.3.12, 5.4.10, 5.5.9, 5.6.8, 5.7.6, 5.8.4, 5.9.2
Plugin: Page Builder: KingComposer – Free Drag and Drop page builder by King-Theme
Vulnerability: Authenticated Arbitrary Profile Creation and 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.
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