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: Recently
Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.5, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 8.1.12
Recommended Action: Update to version 8.1.12, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 7.1.19
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.1.19, or a newer patched version
Plugin: wordpress-form-manager
Vulnerability: Authenticated Remote Command Execution
Patched Version: 1.7.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.3, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Smart Slider 3
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.5.0.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.0.9, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Social Sharing Plugin – Kiwi
Vulnerability: 2.1.2
Patched Version: 2.1.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.3, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Location Manager
Vulnerability: SQL Injection
Patched Version: 2.1.0.10
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.0.10, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Multiple Roles
Vulnerability: No subtitle
Patched Version: 1.3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Qtranslate Slug
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
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 Prayer
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 1.6.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.6, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP Hardening (discontinued)
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.2.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.6.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.6.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Comments – wpDiscuz
Vulnerability: wpDiscuz 7.0
Patched Version: 7.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.0.5, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System | GetPaid
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.3.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Custom css-js-php
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
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: JoomSport – for Sports: Team & League, Football, Hockey & more
Vulnerability: Object Injection
Patched Version: 5.1.8
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.1.8, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 7.1.18
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.1.18, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Comments Like Dislike
Vulnerability: Add Like/Dislike Bypass
Patched Version: 1.1.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Recently
Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload to Remote Code Exectution
Patched Version: 3.0.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.5, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Stock in & out
Vulnerability: SQL Injection
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 Hardening (discontinued)
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.2.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.2, or a newer patched version
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