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: NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization on Various AJAX Actions
Patched Version: 7.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.8, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder
Vulnerability: Unrestricted SVG Uploads
Patched Version: 3.0.14
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.14, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting & Cross-Frame Scripting
Patched Version: 5.7.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.7.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Maps – Display Google Maps Perfectly with Ease
Vulnerability: Authenticated SQL Injection via Orderby
Patched Version: 4.1.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.1.5, or a newer patched version
Plugin: BuddyPress
Vulnerability: Insufficient Input Validation
Patched Version: 6.4.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.4.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: EventON Pro
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.0.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Canto
Vulnerability: Blind Server-Side Request Forgery via download.php
Patched Version: 2.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Job Board
Vulnerability: SQL Injection
Patched Version: 5.7.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.7.0, or a newer patched version
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