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: Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 1.0.42.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.42.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Mega Menu
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Settings Update to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.3.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.7, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.9.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.8, or a newer patched version
Plugin: LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin
Vulnerability: Authenticated Page Creation and Status Modification
Patched Version: 3.2.6.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.6.9, or a newer patched version
Plugin: LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin
Vulnerability: Privilege Escalation via accept-to-be-teacher action parameter
Patched Version: 3.2.6.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.6.9, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 2.3.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.9, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Widget Settings Importer/Exporter
Vulnerability: Unauthorized Widget Import 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: Translate WordPress with GTranslate
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.8.52
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.8.52, or a newer patched version
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