Watch Out Wednesday – August 19, 2020

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: Internal Links Manager

Vulnerability: Multiple Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.1.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Elegant Testimonial

Vulnerability: 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: Backup, Restore and Migrate your sites with XCloner

Vulnerability: 4.2.12
Patched Version: 4.2.153
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.2.153, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP fancybox

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Sell Media

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

Plugin: File Manager

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Resource Access to Site Backups
Patched Version: 6.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress

Vulnerability: CSV injection via form entry
Patched Version: 1.4.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More

Vulnerability: Authenticated Authorization Bypass and Privilege Escalation
Patched Version: 6.6.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.6.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Easy Media Download

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Sell Photo

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Colorbox

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Change WordPress Login Logo

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Backup, Restore and Migrate your sites with XCloner

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 4.2.153
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.2.153, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Responsive Lightbox2

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: NextGEN Gallery Sell Photo

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.

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