Watch Out Wednesday – June 29, 2022

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: a3 Responsive Slider

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.2.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.2.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Data Tables Generator by Supsystic

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.10.20
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.10.20, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Monitor

Vulnerability: Authenticated Arbitrary File Download
Patched Version: 4.5.91
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.5.91, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Contact Form 7 Captcha

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 0.1.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.1.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Post Comments as bbPress Topics

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.2.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.2.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Request a Quote

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.3.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: GTM Server Side

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Simple Page Transition

Vulnerability: 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: Discount Rules for WooCommerce – Create Smart WooCommerce Coupons & Discounts, Bulk Discount, BOGO Coupons

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.4.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.4.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Page Generator

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.6.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Name Directory

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.25.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.25.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: eBay Dropshipping and Affiliate by Wooshark

Vulnerability: Unprotected AJAX Actions
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: W-DALIL

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: Login with WHMCS

Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Patched Version: 1.11.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.11.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.6.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Meta SEO

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update
Patched Version: 4.4.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.4.9, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Freshdesk (official)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 2.4.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.4.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: DX Share Selection

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: The School Management Pro

Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Patched Version: 9.9.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 9.9.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Dropdown Menu Widget

Vulnerability: Reflected 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: Header Footer Code Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.24
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.24, or a newer patched version

Plugin: 404s

Vulnerability: Administrator+ Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.5.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Login with Cognito

Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Patched Version: 1.4.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: SP Project & Document Manager

Vulnerability: Sensitive File Disclosure
Patched Version: 4.58
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.58, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Simple Post Notes

Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.7.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Accept Stripe Payments

Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.64
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.64, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Page Generator

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Keywords Deletion/Duplication
Patched Version: 1.6.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Advanced Database Cleaner

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.1.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.1.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Loading Page with Loading Screen

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.83
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.83, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Import any XML, CSV or Excel File to WordPress

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary Code Execution
Patched Version: 3.6.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.6.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Manager

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.2.44
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.44, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WordPress OpenID Connect Client

Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Patched Version: 2.1.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Re:amaze Helpdesk & Live Chat

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.6.10
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.6.10, or a newer patched version

Plugin: OAuth Single Sign On – SSO (OAuth Client)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 6.23.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.23.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Google Authenticator – WordPress 2FA, OTP SMS and Email

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 5.5.75
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.5.75, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Insights from Google PageSpeed

Vulnerability: Multiple Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 4.0.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.0.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Manager

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.2.44
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.44, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Ad Inserter Pro

Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Modification
Patched Version: 2.7.16
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.7.16, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Request a Quote

Vulnerability: CSV Injection
Patched Version: 2.3.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.9, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Football Live Scores

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
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: Free Live Chat Support

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.12
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.12, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Settings Update
Patched Version: 1.7.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Our Services Showcase

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
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: Dropshipping and affiliates for Amazon and woocommerce

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
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: Jquery Validation For Contact Form 7

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Options Update
Patched Version: 5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: OAuth 2.0 client for SSO

Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Patched Version: 1.11.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.11.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: OAuth Single Sign On – SSO (OAuth Client)

Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Patched Version: 6.22.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.22.6, or a newer patched version

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