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: Good LMS – Learning Management System WP Plugin
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Patched Version: 2.1.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1.5, or a newer patched version
Plugin: WP DB Error Manager
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
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: Paid Memberships Pro – Content Restriction, User Registration, & Paid Subscriptions
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.5.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.5.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: AIT CSV import/export
Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 3.0.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.4, or a newer patched version
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