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: All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.4.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.4.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Thumbnail carousel slider
Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting and Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: LiteSpeed Cache
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via IP setting
Patched Version: 3.6.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.6.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Site Offline Or Coming Soon Or Maintenance Mode
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery and Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.4.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Newsletter Manager
Vulnerability: Insecure Deserialization
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-PostRatings
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.86.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.86.1, or a newer patched version
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