Watch Out Wednesday – August 3, 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: WP phpMyAdmin

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 5.2.0.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.2.0.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Add Hierarchy (parent) to post

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.13
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.13, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress )

Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Patched Version: 4.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.0.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Debug Bar – Enable WP_DEBUG from admin dashboard

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.86
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.86, or a newer patched version

Plugin: MailerLite – Signup forms (official)

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

Plugin: ActiveDEMAND

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization Checks
Patched Version: 0.2.28
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.2.28, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Social Slider Feed

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Social Slider Feed

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Fast Flow

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.2.13
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.13, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Booster for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 5.6.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.6.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update
Patched Version: 3.2.49
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.49, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Profile & Dashboard fields [Modify/Disable/Remove]

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.04
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.04, or a newer patched version

Plugin: API info for Plugins & Themes from WP.ORG

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.05
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.05, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Social Slider Feed

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Images Asynchronous Load

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.06
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.06, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons

Vulnerability: Shortcode-Based Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 9.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 9.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Auto-hyperlink URLs

Vulnerability: Tab Nabbing
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: Social Slider Feed

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Scubscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 3.2.49
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.49, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Team – Team Members Showcase Plugin

Vulnerability: WordPress Team Member Showcase Plugin <= 4.1.1
Patched Version: 4.1.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.1.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Simple SEO

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.7.92
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.92, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Rich Reviews by Starfish

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.9.15
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9.15, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Highlight Searched Terms in Results

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.04
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.04, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Yotpo Reviews for WooCommerce (Unofficial)

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin 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: Download buttons for Youtube videos

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.04
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.04, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Ninja Job Board – Ultimate WordPress Job Board Plugin

Vulnerability: Information Disclosure
Patched Version: 1.3.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 9.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 9.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Banner Cycler

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to 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: My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager

Vulnerability: Open Redirect
Patched Version: 3.3.17
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.17, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Edit Menu

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: WP Hotel Booking

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.10.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.10.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 9.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 9.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: ЮKassa для WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update
Patched Version: 2.3.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: LinkWorth Plugin

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Setting Update
Patched Version: 3.3.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: A WordPress Testimonial Plugin to Showcase Testimonial Slider, Testimonial Grid and More: Solid Testimonials

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.9.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Student Result or Employee Database

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.7.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Simple Job Board

Vulnerability: Information Disclosure
Patched Version: 2.9.10
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.10, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More

Vulnerability: Sensitive Information Disclosure
Patched Version: 1.4.7.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.7.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Built-in Widgets Query extend (Custom Post Types & more)

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.06
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.06, or a newer patched version

Plugin: ЮKassa для WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 2.3.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
Patched Version: 7.9.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.9.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 9.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 9.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: All custom fields & groups

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.05
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.05, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Breadcrumbs Shortcode

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.45
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.45, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Require & Limit Categories, Tags, Featured Image and taxonomies

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.27
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.27, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Lana Downloads Manager

Vulnerability: Authenticated Arbitrary File Download
Patched Version: 1.8.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload

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

Plugin: WP Sticky Button – Click to Chat

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Settings Update
Patched Version: 1.4.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Comment Fields [Modify/Disable/Remove]

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.04
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.04, or a newer patched version

Plugin: VR Calendar

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Local File Inclusion
Patched Version: 2.4.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.4.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Backup Download
Patched Version: 1.4.7.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.7.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Affiliate For WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Authenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference
Patched Version: 4.8.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.8.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload

Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 1.1.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Better Search Replace

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
Patched Version: 1.4.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Add Custom Post Type into Post Query

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.04
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.04, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Affiliate For WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 4.8.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.8.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Find Slow Functions & Actions & Filters & Hooks (Debug Bar)

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.41
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.41, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP phpMyAdmin

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 5.2.0.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.2.0.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Redirect By Cookie

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.07
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.07, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Automatic pages for Privacy Policy, Terms, About, Contact us

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.42
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.42, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Student Result or Employee Database

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 1.8.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Edit Menu

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization to Post Deletion
Patched Version: 1.5.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Fluent Support – Helpdesk & Customer Support Ticket System

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
Patched Version: 1.5.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.8, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WPQA – Builder forms Addon For WordPress

Vulnerability: Builder forms Addon For WordPress < 5.7
Patched Version: 5.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: BxSlider WP

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Contributor+) 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: External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.03
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.03, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Social Slider Feed

Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 2.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Remove tabs and fields from WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.69
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.69, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Manager

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Deletion
Patched Version: 3.2.51
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.51, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Manager

Vulnerability: IP Blocking Bypass
Patched Version: 3.2.50
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.50, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Floating Div

Vulnerability: Authenticated 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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