Watch Out Wednesday – April 5, 2023

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: WPMobile.App — Android and iOS Mobile Application

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 11.21
Recommended Action: Update to version 11.21, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 4.0.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.0.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via ctc_options_page()
Patched Version: 5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: CopySafe Web Protection

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.14
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.14, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP FEvents Book

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Subscriber+) 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: Generate Images (AI) – Magic Post Thumbnail

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.1.11
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.1.11, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Advanced Local Pickup for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: SMTP Mailing Queue

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin – for Online Courses and Education

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization via wp_ajax_stm_wpcfto_get_settings
Patched Version: 2.9.35
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.35, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated 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: Happy Addons for Elementor

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via handle_optin_optout()
Patched Version: 3.8.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.8.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Comment Reply Notification

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
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: Sp*tify Play Button for WordPress

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.08
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.08, or a newer patched version

Plugin: External Media

Vulnerability: Authenticated(Author+) File Upload to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG
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: Trending/Popular Post Slider and Widget

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via wtpsw_post_view_count
Patched Version: 1.5.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Zippy

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Disclosure
Patched Version: 1.6.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Premmerce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via runAction
Patched Version: 1.3.19
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.19, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP VR – 360 Panorama and Free Virtual Tour Builder For WordPress

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 8.3.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 8.3.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Enhanced WP Contact Form

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Custom More Link Complete

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) 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: Random Text

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection
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: Direct checkout, Add to cart redirect, Quick purchase button, Buy now button, Quick View button for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.1.49
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.49, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Premmerce Redirect Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via deleteRedirect()
Patched Version: 1.0.11
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.11, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Enhanced WP Contact Form

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

Plugin: Conditional cart fee / Extra charge rule for WooCommerce extra fees

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.97
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.97, or a newer patched version

Plugin: HappyFiles Pro

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Arbitrary File Deletion
Patched Version: 1.8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: GMAce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Modification (Creation/Overwrite/Deletion)
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: Welcome Bar

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 2.0.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Easy Quiz Maker

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Product Enquiry for WooCommerce, WooCommerce product catalog

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.2.13
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.2.13, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Ultimate Review

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 2.1.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: affiliate-toolkit – WP Affiliate Plugin with Amazon

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.3.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Albo Pretorio On line

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.6.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.6.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Welcome Bar

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 2.0.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Responsive Vertical Icon Menu

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via ‘id’
Patched Version: 1.5.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.9, or a newer patched version

Plugin: No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Authenticated(Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Plugin Settings
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: Property Hive

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via ‘merge_ids’
Patched Version: 1.5.47
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.47, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Coupon Affiliates – Affiliate Plugin for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 5.4.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.4.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers and Packages) (WooCommerce Supported)

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Patched Version: 4.3.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.3.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WishSuite – Wishlist for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_activation()
Patched Version: 1.3.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Mega Main Menu

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) 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: amr ical events lists

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) 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: SlimStat Analytics

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
Patched Version: 4.9.3.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.9.3.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Contributor+) PHP Object Injection
Patched Version: 5.12.5
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 5.12.5, 6.1.0

Plugin: Premmerce Redirect Manager

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.12
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.12, or a newer patched version

Plugin: AI ChatBot for WordPress – WPBot

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization on openai_settings_option_callback
Patched Version: 4.4.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.4.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Ultimate Review

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.1.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Ajax Search Pro

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.26.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.26.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: JustTables – WooCommerce Product Table

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_activation()
Patched Version: 1.5.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Easy Forms for Mailchimp

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 6.8.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.8.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_activation
Patched Version: 1.0.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Weaver Show Posts

Vulnerability: Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Display Name
Patched Version: 1.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Libsyn Publisher Hub

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

Plugin: ZYREX POPUP

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 1.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Affiliates Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via process_bulk_action()
Patched Version: 2.9.21
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.21, or a newer patched version

Plugin: HappyFiles Pro

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 1.8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated SQL Injection
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: HT Menu – WordPress Mega Menu Builder for Elementor

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_activation
Patched Version: 1.2.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: HT Builder – WordPress Theme Builder for Elementor

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_activation
Patched Version: 1.3.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Social Proof (Testimonial) Slider

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

Plugin: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 2.0.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.9, or a newer patched version

Plugin: PixFields

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Contributor+) 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: Health Check & Troubleshooting

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via health_check_troubleshoot_get_captures
Patched Version: 1.6.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Mobile Banner

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Plugin Settings Changes
Patched Version: 1.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Product page shipping calculator for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.3.21
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.21, or a newer patched version

Plugin: No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Notification Dismissal
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: Order date, Order pickup, Order date time, Pickup Location, delivery date for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.0.20
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.20, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.11.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.11.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP FEvents Book

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Booking Manipulation
Patched Version: 0.47
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.47, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Swatchly – WooCommerce Variation Swatches for Products (product attributes: Image swatch, Color swatches, Label swatches)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_activation
Patched Version: 1.2.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.1, or a newer patched version

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