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: Page Builder: KingComposer – Free Drag and Drop page builder by King-Theme
Vulnerability: Authorization Bypass due to Improper Access Control
Patched Version: 2.9.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.4, or a newer patched version
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.7.34
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.34, 3.8.34, 3.9.32, 4.0.31, 4.1.31, 4.2.28, 4.3.24, 4.4.23, 4.5.22, 4.6.19, 4.7.18, 4.8.14, 4.9.15, 5.0.10, 5.1.6, 5.2.7, 5.3.4, 5.4.2
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.7.34
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.34, 3.8.34, 3.9.32, 4.0.31, 4.1.31, 4.2.28, 4.3.24, 4.4.23, 4.5.22, 4.6.19, 4.7.18, 4.8.14, 4.9.15, 5.0.10, 5.1.6, 5.2.7, 5.3.4, 5.4.2
Plugin: Page Builder: KingComposer – Free Drag and Drop page builder by King-Theme
Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 2.9.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.9.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Contact Us all-in-one button
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.8.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.8, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 5.8.12
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.8.12, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Comments – wpDiscuz
Vulnerability: wpDiscuz <= 5.3.5
Patched Version: 5.3.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.3.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Delete All Comments Easily
Vulnerability: All Comments Deletion via 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.
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Comment Disclosure
Patched Version: 3.7.34
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.34, 3.8.34, 3.9.32, 4.0.31, 4.1.31, 4.2.28, 4.3.24, 4.4.23, 4.5.22, 4.6.19, 4.7.18, 4.8.14, 4.9.15, 5.0.10, 5.1.6, 5.2.7, 5.3.4, 5.4.2
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Arbitrary User Meta Update
Patched Version: 3.7.34
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.34, 3.8.34, 3.9.32, 4.0.31, 4.1.31, 4.2.28, 4.3.24, 4.4.23, 4.5.22, 4.6.19, 4.7.18, 4.8.14, 4.9.15, 5.0.10, 5.1.6, 5.2.7, 5.3.4, 5.4.2
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Self-Cross Site Scripting via Theme Folder Name
Patched Version: 3.7.34
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.34, 3.8.34, 3.9.32, 4.0.31, 4.1.31, 4.2.28, 4.3.24, 4.4.23, 4.5.22, 4.6.19, 4.7.18, 4.8.14, 4.9.15, 5.0.10, 5.1.6, 5.2.7, 5.3.4, 5.4.2
Core: WordPress
Vulnerability: Open Redirect
Patched Version: 3.7.34
Recommended Action: Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 3.7.34, 3.8.34, 3.9.32, 4.0.31, 4.1.31, 4.2.28, 4.3.24, 4.4.23, 4.5.22, 4.6.19, 4.7.18, 4.8.14, 4.9.15, 5.0.10, 5.1.6, 5.2.7, 5.3.4, 5.4.2
Plugin: Contact Us all-in-one button
Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.8.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.8, or a newer patched version
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