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: Custom Post Type UI
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.7.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.7.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Accordion
Vulnerability: Unprotected AJAX Action to Stored/Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.2.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.2.9, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.17.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.17.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.9.92
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9.92, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization on AJAX Actions
Patched Version: 1.9.92
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9.92, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP All Import Pro
Vulnerability: SQL injection
Patched Version: 4.1.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.1.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration
Vulnerability: Sensitive Information Disclosure
Patched Version: 0.9.36
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.9.36, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Read More Without Refresh
Vulnerability: Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Ninja Forms – File Uploads
Vulnerability: File Uploads Extension <= 3.3.0
Patched Version: 3.3.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.1, or a newer patched version
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