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: Easy Contact Form Pro
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.1.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.1.9, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Contact Form 7 Database Addon – CFDB7
Vulnerability: SQL Injection
Patched Version: 1.2.5.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.5.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Shieldon – WordPress Firewall
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.6.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: 123ContactForm for WordPress
Vulnerability: Validation Bypass via Plugin Verification
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 Editor
Vulnerability: Incorrect Permission Assignment or Protection
Patched Version: 1.2.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: 301 Redirects – Easy Redirect Manager
Vulnerability: Easy Redirect Manager < 2.51
Patched Version: 2.51
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.51, or a newer patched version
Plugin: FV Flowplayer Video Player
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 7.4.38.727
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.4.38.727, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields
Vulnerability: 2.7.26
Patched Version: 2.7.27
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.7.27, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Menu Label field
Patched Version: 2.7.27
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.7.27, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Contact Form DB – Elementor
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6, or a newer patched version
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