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: Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization
Patched Version: 2.51
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.51, or a newer patched version
Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Adning Advertising
Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 1.5.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Powie's WHOIS Domain Check
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 0.9.32
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.9.32, or a newer patched version
Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Payment Form for PayPal Pro
Vulnerability: SQL Injection
Patched Version: 1.1.65
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.65, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WassUp Real Time Analytics
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.9.4.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9.4.5, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Testimonials Widget
Vulnerability: Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.0.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.3, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.9.14
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.14, or a newer patched version
Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.3, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Adning Advertising
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via Path Traversal
Patched Version: 1.5.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.2, or a newer patched version
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