Watch Out Wednesday – March 3, 2021

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: eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 3.0.18
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.18, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Private Content Plus

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Travel – Ultimate Travel Booking System, Tour Management Engine

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 4.4.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.4.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Process Steps Template Designer

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: NextGen Gallery Pro

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.1.11
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.1.11, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WooCommerce Customers Manager

Vulnerability: Authenticated Account Creation and Privilege Escalation
Patched Version: 26.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 26.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Under Construction, Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode

Vulnerability: Server Side Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.1.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Cookie Information | Free GDPR Consent Solution

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.5.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.5.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 2.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.5.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Style Kits – Advanced Theme Styles for Elementor

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 1.8.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Under Construction, Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode

Vulnerability: Server Side Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.1.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: ElasticPress

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 3.5.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Custom Banners

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 3.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Process Steps Template Designer

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 1.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 5.8.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.8.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 1.13.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.13.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Import
Patched Version: 2.5.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.5.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Post SMTP – WordPress SMTP Plugin with Email Logs and Mobile App for Failure Notifications – Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Brevo, Mailgun, Amazon SES and more

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 2.0.21
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.21, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Patched Version: 2.4.6.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.4.6.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: File Manager

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 7.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 7.1, or a newer patched version

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