Watch Out Wednesday – October 20, 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: Active Directory Integration / LDAP Integration

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.6.95
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.6.95, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Helpful

Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 4.4.59
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.4.59, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe

Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Insert Pages

Vulnerability: Contributor+ Arbitrary Posts/Pages Access
Patched Version: 3.7.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.7.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager

Vulnerability: Subscriber+ SQL Injection
Patched Version: 8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 8.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Stream

Vulnerability: Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched Version: 3.8.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.8.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Leaky Paywall

Vulnerability: No subtitle
Patched Version: 4.16.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.16.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: YOP Poll

Vulnerability: Author+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Preview Module
Patched Version: 6.3.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.3.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Author Bio Box

Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Fastest Cache

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 0.9.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.9.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Speed Booster Pack ⚡ PageSpeed Optimization Suite

Vulnerability: Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched Version: 4.3.3.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.3.3.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Frontend Post WordPress Plugin – AccessPress Anonymous Post

Vulnerability: Backdoored
Patched Version: 2.8.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.8.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: MouseWheel Smooth Scroll

Vulnerability: Plugin’s Setting Update via Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 5.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Email Log

Vulnerability: Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched Version: 2.4.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.4.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Insert Pages

Vulnerability: Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.7.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.7.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Download Plugin

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.6.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices – Easy Estimates and Invoices for WordPress

Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 19.9.7
Recommended Action: Update to version 19.9.7, or a newer patched version

Plugin: LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting via $custom_profile
Patched Version: 4.1.3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 4.1.3.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Colorful Categories

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 2.0.15
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.15, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Images to WebP

Vulnerability: Local File Inclusion
Patched Version: 1.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.11.2.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.11.2.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: JobBoardWP – Job Board Listings and Submissions

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Slider Factory – Responsive Photo Slider, Image Slider, Video Slider, Carousel Slideshow

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.3.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More

Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 6.8.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.8.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Indeed Job Importer

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.9.11
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9.11, or a newer patched version

Plugin: YOP Poll

Vulnerability: Author+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Options Module
Patched Version: 6.3.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 6.3.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WpGenius Job Listing

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: QR Redirector

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Fastest Cache

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection
Patched Version: 0.9.5
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.9.5, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Brizy – Page Builder

Vulnerability: Page Builder <= 2.3.11
Patched Version: 2.3.12
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.12, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Relevanssi – A Better Search (Pro)

Vulnerability: A Better Search Free & Premium <= 2.16.3 & 4.14.3
Patched Version: 2.16.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.16.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: IMPress for IDX Broker

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.0.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.0.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WordPress ERP, HR, CRM, and Project Management Plugin – Business Manager

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.4.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.4.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.6.61
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.61, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Testimonial – WordPress Testimonial Showcase Plugin Grid Plus Testimonial Slider

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.6.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: My Tickets – Accessible Event Ticketing

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.8.31
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.31, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Images to WebP

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 1.9
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.9, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Logo Showcase – Responsive Logo Carousel, Logo Slider & Logo Grid

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.2.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: QR Redirector

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.6.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.6.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: job-portal

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: MyBB Cross-Poster

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: WordPress + Microsoft Office 365 / Azure AD | LOGIN

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 15.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 15.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: TableOn – WordPress Posts Table Filterable 

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.0.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.0.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: WP Cloudy, weather plugin

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) 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 Performance Score Booster – Optimize Speed, Enable Cache & Page Preload

Vulnerability: Settings Change via Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 2.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Microsoft Clarity

Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 0.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.4, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints.

Vulnerability: Insecure Password Creation
Patched Version: 3.3.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: HAL

Vulnerability: No subtitle
Patched Version: 2.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.2, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Duplicate Post

Vulnerability: SQL Injection
Patched Version: 1.2.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.2.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Content Staging

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: Job Board Vanila Plugin

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: Support Board

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 3.3.6
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.3.6, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Mang Board WP

Vulnerability: SQL Injection
Patched Version: 2.0.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.0.0, or a newer patched version

Plugin: Job Manager

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints.

Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 3.2.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.1, or a newer patched version

Plugin: MPL-Publisher — Ebook & Audiobook Creator

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.30.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.30.3, or a newer patched version

Plugin: KJM Admin Notices

Vulnerability: Authenticated (Admin+) Stored 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: Brizy – Page Builder

Vulnerability: Authenticated File Upload and Path Traversal
Patched Version: 2.3.12
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.3.12, or a newer patched version

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