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  • Nov 1, 2021OptinMonster: Sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized setting updatesCVE-2021-39341 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.2

    The OptinMonster WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized setting updates due to insufficient authorization validation via the logged_in_or_has_api_key function in the ~/OMAPI/RestApi.php file that can used to exploit inject malicious web scripts on sites with the plugin installed. This affects versions up to, and including, 2.6.4.

    Product
    OptinMonster
    Affected
    up to 2.6.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6.4. Update OptinMonster to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2021Logo Slider and Showcase: Allows Editor users to update the plugin's settings via the rtWLSSettings AJAX action because it uses a nonce for authorisation instead of a capability checkCVE-2021-24742 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Logo Slider and Showcase WordPress plugin before 1.3.37 allows Editor users to update the plugin's settings via the rtWLSSettings AJAX action because it uses a nonce for authorisation instead of a capability check.

    Product
    Logo Slider and Showcase
    Fixed in
    1.3.37
    What to do
    Update Logo Slider and Showcase to 1.3.37 or newer.
  • Nov 1, 2021LearnDash LMS: Does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() functionCVE-2018-25019 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The LearnDash LMS WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have any authorisation and validation of the file to be uploaded in the learndash_assignment_process_init() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the web server

    Product
    LearnDash LMS
    Fixed in
    2.5.4
    What to do
    Update LearnDash LMS to 2.5.4 or newer.
  • Oct 25, 2021Great Quotes: Does not sanitise and escape the Quote and Author fields of its QuotesCVE-2021-24785 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Great Quotes WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape the Quote and Author fields of its Quotes, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.

    Product
    Great Quotes
    Affected
    up to 1.0.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.0. Update Great Quotes to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 25, 2021WP Debugging: Has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checksCVE-2021-24779 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.

    Product
    WP Debugging
    Fixed in
    2.11.0
    What to do
    Update WP Debugging to 2.11.0 or newer.
  • Oct 18, 2021WordPress PDF Light Viewer: Allows users with Author roles to execute arbitrary OS command on the server via OS Command InjectionCVE-2021-24684 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.4.12 allows users with Author roles to execute arbitrary OS command on the server via OS Command Injection when invoking Ghostscript.

    Product
    WordPress PDF Light Viewer
    Fixed in
    1.4.12
    What to do
    Update WordPress PDF Light Viewer to 1.4.12 or newer.
  • Oct 18, 2021Find My Blocks: Does not have authorisation checks in its REST APICVE-2021-24677 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.3

    The Find My Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.4.0 does not have authorisation checks in its REST API, which could allow unauthenticated users to enumerate private posts' titles.

    Product
    Find My Blocks
    Fixed in
    3.4.0
    What to do
    Update Find My Blocks to 3.4.0 or newer.
  • Oct 15, 2021Author Bio Box: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2021-39349 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.5

    The Author Bio Box WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient input validation and sanitization via several parameters found in the ~/includes/admin/class-author-bio-box-admin.php file which allowed attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 3.3.1. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.

    Product
    Author Bio Box
    Affected
    up to 3.3.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3.1. Update Author Bio Box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 14, 2021The Brizy Page Builder plugin <= 2.3.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check that allowed any logged-in user accessing any endpoint in the wp-admCVE-2021-38345 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.1

    The Brizy Page Builder plugin <= 2.3.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check that allowed any logged-in user accessing any endpoint in the wp-admin directory to modify the content of any existing post or page created with the Brizy editor. An identical issue was found by another researcher in Brizy <= 1.0.125 and fixed in version 1.0.126, but the vulnerability was reintroduced in version 1.0.127.

    Product
    Brizy Page Builder
    Affected
    up to 2.3.11
    Fixed in
    1.0.126
    What to do
    Update Brizy Page Builder to 1.0.126 or newer.
  • Oct 11, 2021WP HTML Author Bio: Does not sanitise the HTML allowed in the Bio of usersCVE-2021-24545 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The WP HTML Author Bio WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise the HTML allowed in the Bio of users, allowing them to use malicious JavaScript code, which will be executed when anyone visit a post in the frontend made by such user. As a result, user with a role as low as author could perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation when an admin view the related post/s.

    Product
    WP HTML Author Bio
    Affected
    up to 1.2.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.0. Update WP HTML Author Bio to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 27, 2021Countdown Block: Does not have authorisation in the eb_write_block_css AJAX actionCVE-2021-24633 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The Countdown Block WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not have authorisation in the eb_write_block_css AJAX action, which allows any authenticated user, such as Subscriber, to modify post contents displayed to users.

    Product
    Countdown Block
    Fixed in
    1.1.2
    What to do
    Update Countdown Block to 1.1.2 or newer.
  • Sep 20, 2021Visual Link Preview: Does not enforce authorisation on several AJAX actions and has the CSRF nonce displayed for all authenticated usersCVE-2021-24635 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Visual Link Preview WordPress plugin before 2.2.3 does not enforce authorisation on several AJAX actions and has the CSRF nonce displayed for all authenticated users, allowing any authenticated user (such as subscriber) to call them and 1) Get and search through title and content of Draft post, 2) Get title of a password-protected post as well as 3) Upload an image from an URL

    Product
    Visual Link Preview
    Fixed in
    2.2.3
    What to do
    Update Visual Link Preview to 2.2.3 or newer.
  • Sep 2, 2021The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered underCVE-2021-38312 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.1

    The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in “redux-templates/classes/class-api.php”. The `permissions_callback` used in this file only checked for the `edit_posts` capability which is granted to lower-privileged users such as contributors, allowing such users to install arbitrary plugins from the WordPress repository and edit arbitrary posts.

    Product
    Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework
    Affected
    up to 4.2.11
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.2.11. Update Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 9, 2021Workreap: Had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations suchCVE-2021-24501 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.1

    The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations such as modifying or deleting objects. This allowed a logged in user to modify or delete objects belonging to other users on the site.

    Product
    Workreap
    Fixed in
    2.2.2
    What to do
    Update Workreap to 2.2.2 or newer.
  • Aug 5, 2021Authenticated File Upload in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Author+) users to upload files with a double extension, e.g.CVE-2021-34639 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    Authenticated File Upload in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Author+) users to upload files with a double extension, e.g. "payload.php.png" which is executable in some configurations. This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.

    Affected
    up to 3.1.24
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.1.24. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 30, 2021SendGrid: Authorization bypassCVE-2021-34629 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The SendGrid WordPress plugin is vulnerable to authorization bypass via the get_ajax_statistics function found in the ~/lib/class-sendgrid-statistics.php file which allows authenticated users to export statistic for a WordPress multi-site main site, in versions up to and including 1.11.8.

    Product
    SendGrid
    Affected
    up to 1.11.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.11.8. Update SendGrid to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 7, 2021Directory traversal in the CM Download Manager (aka cm-download-manager) plugin 2.7.0 for WordPress allows authorized users to delete arbitrary files and possibCVE-2020-24146 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.1

    Directory traversal in the CM Download Manager (aka cm-download-manager) plugin 2.7.0 for WordPress allows authorized users to delete arbitrary files and possibly cause a denial of service via the fileName parameter in a deletescreenshot action.

    Product
    CM Download Manager (aka cm-download-manager)
    Affected
    2.7.0 to 2.7.0
    What to do
    Affects 2.7.0 to 2.7.0. Update CM Download Manager (aka cm-download-manager) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 18, 2021Lack of authorisation checks in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not properly restrict access to the export files, CVE-2021-24146 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    Lack of authorisation checks in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not properly restrict access to the export files, allowing unauthenticated users to exports all events data in CSV or XML format for example.

    Product
    Modern Events Calendar Lite
    Fixed in
    5.16.5
    What to do
    Update Modern Events Calendar Lite to 5.16.5 or newer.
  • Dec 8, 2020The DiveBook plugin 1.1.4 for WordPress is prone to improper access control in the Log Dive form because it fails to perform authorization checks.CVE-2020-14205 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    The DiveBook plugin 1.1.4 for WordPress is prone to improper access control in the Log Dive form because it fails to perform authorization checks. An attacker may leverage this issue to manipulate the integrity of dive logs.

    Affected
    1.1.4 to 1.1.4
    What to do
    Affects 1.1.4 to 1.1.4. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 12, 2020In affected versions of WordPress, authenticated users with upload permissions (like authors) are able to inject JavaScript into some media file attachment pageCVE-2020-4047 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by GitHubMedium 6.8

    In affected versions of WordPress, authenticated users with upload permissions (like authors) are able to inject JavaScript into some media file attachment pages in a certain way. This can lead to script execution in the context of a higher privileged user when the file is viewed by them. This has been patched in version 5.4.2, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.4, 5.2.7, 5.1.6, 5.0.10, 4.9.15, 4.8.14, 4.7.18, 4.6.19, 4.5.22, 4.4.23, 4.3.24, 4.2.28, 4.1.31, 4.0.31, 3.9.32, 3.8.34, 3.7.34).

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Jun 12, 2020In affected versions of WordPress, users with low privileges (like contributors and authors) can use the embed block in a certain way to inject unfiltered HTML CVE-2020-4046 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by GitHubMedium 5.4

    In affected versions of WordPress, users with low privileges (like contributors and authors) can use the embed block in a certain way to inject unfiltered HTML in the block editor. When affected posts are viewed by a higher privileged user, this could lead to script execution in the editor/wp-admin. This has been patched in version 5.4.2, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.4, 5.2.7, 5.1.6, 5.0.10, 4.9.15, 4.8.14, 4.7.18, 4.6.19, 4.5.22, 4.4.23, 4.3.24, 4.2.28, 4.1.31, 4.0.31, 3.9.32, 3.8.34, 3.7.34).

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Feb 6, 2020The InfiniteWP Client plugin before 1.9.4.5 for WordPress has a missing authorization check in iwp_mmb_set_request in init.php.CVE-2020-8772 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The InfiniteWP Client plugin before 1.9.4.5 for WordPress has a missing authorization check in iwp_mmb_set_request in init.php. Any attacker who knows the username of an administrator can log in.

    Product
    InfiniteWP Client
    Fixed in
    1.9.4.5
    What to do
    Update InfiniteWP Client to 1.9.4.5 or newer.
  • Jan 2, 2020The Authorized Addresses feature in the Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows remote attackers to publish posts by spoofing the From information of an emailCVE-2019-20203 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    The Authorized Addresses feature in the Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows remote attackers to publish posts by spoofing the From information of an email message.

    Product
    Postie
    Affected
    up to 1.9.40
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.9.40. Update Postie to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 9, 2019The charitable plugin before 1.5.14 for WordPress has unauthorized access to user and donation details.CVE-2018-21011 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The charitable plugin before 1.5.14 for WordPress has unauthorized access to user and donation details.

    Product
    charitable
    Fixed in
    1.5.14
    What to do
    Update charitable to 1.5.14 or newer.
  • Aug 28, 2019Authorize.net Add-on for iThemes Exchange before 1.1.0 for WordPress has XSS via add_query_arg() and remove_query_arg().CVE-2015-9365 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Authorize.net Add-on for iThemes Exchange before 1.1.0 for WordPress has XSS via add_query_arg() and remove_query_arg().

    Product
    Authorize.net Add-on for iThemes Exchange
    Fixed in
    1.1.0
    What to do
    Update Authorize.net Add-on for iThemes Exchange to 1.1.0 or newer.
  • Aug 27, 2019The wp-plotly plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress has XSS by authors.CVE-2015-9347 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The wp-plotly plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress has XSS by authors.

    Product
    wp-plotly
    Fixed in
    1.0.3
    What to do
    Update wp-plotly to 1.0.3 or newer.
  • Aug 22, 2019The advanced-custom-fields (aka Elliot Condon Advanced Custom Fields) plugin before 5.7.8 for WordPress has XSS by authors.CVE-2018-20986 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.4

    The advanced-custom-fields (aka Elliot Condon Advanced Custom Fields) plugin before 5.7.8 for WordPress has XSS by authors.

    Product
    advanced-custom-fields (aka Elliot Condon Advanced Custom Fields)
    Fixed in
    5.7.8
    What to do
    Update advanced-custom-fields (aka Elliot Condon Advanced Custom Fields) to 5.7.8 or newer.
  • May 22, 2019WordPress 4.7.2 mishandles listings of post authors, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (Path Disclosure) via a /wp-json/oembed/1.0/eCVE-2017-6514 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    WordPress 4.7.2 mishandles listings of post authors, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (Path Disclosure) via a /wp-json/oembed/1.0/embed?url= request, related to the "author_name":" substring.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Dec 14, 2018In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, authors could bypass intended restrictions on post types via crafted input.CVE-2018-20152 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

    In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, authors could bypass intended restrictions on post types via crafted input.

    Fixed in
    4.9.9
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.9.9 or newer.
  • Dec 14, 2018In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, when the Apache HTTP Server is used, authors could upload crafted files that bypass intended MIME type restrictiCVE-2018-20149 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.4

    In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, when the Apache HTTP Server is used, authors could upload crafted files that bypass intended MIME type restrictions, leading to XSS, as demonstrated by a .jpg file without JPEG data.

    Fixed in
    4.9.9
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.9.9 or newer.
  • Dec 14, 2018In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, authors could modify metadata to bypass intended restrictions on deleting files.CVE-2018-20147 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

    In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, authors could modify metadata to bypass intended restrictions on deleting files.

    Fixed in
    4.9.9
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.9.9 or newer.
  • Jun 26, 2018WordPress through 4.9.6 allows Author users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging directory traversal in the wp-admin/post.php thumb parameter, which is passeCVE-2018-12895 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    WordPress through 4.9.6 allows Author users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging directory traversal in the wp-admin/post.php thumb parameter, which is passed to the PHP unlink function and can delete the wp-config.php file. This is related to missing filename validation in the wp-includes/post.php wp_delete_attachment function. The attacker must have capabilities for files and posts that are normally available only to the Author, Editor, and Administrator roles. The attack methodology is to delete wp-config.php and then launch a new installation process to increase the attacker's privileges.

    Affected
    up to 4.9.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.9.6. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 14, 2017Vulnerability in wordpress plugin add-edit-delete-listing-for-member-module v1.0, The plugin author does not sanitize user supplied input via $act before passinCVE-2017-1002025 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by larry0@me.comHigh 7.2

    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin add-edit-delete-listing-for-member-module v1.0, The plugin author does not sanitize user supplied input via $act before passing it into an SQL statement.

    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 14, 2017Vulnerability in wordpress plugin DTracker v1.5, The code dtracker/save_mail.php doesn't check that the user is authorized before injecting new contacts into thCVE-2017-1002007 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by larry0@me.comHigh 7.5

    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin DTracker v1.5, The code dtracker/save_mail.php doesn't check that the user is authorized before injecting new contacts into the wp_contact table.

    Affected
    1.5 to 1.5
    What to do
    Affects 1.5 to 1.5. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 14, 2017Vulnerability in wordpress plugin DTracker v1.5, The code dtracker/save_contact.php doesn't check that the user is authorized before injecting new contacts intoCVE-2017-1002006 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by larry0@me.comHigh 7.5

    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin DTracker v1.5, The code dtracker/save_contact.php doesn't check that the user is authorized before injecting new contacts into the wp_contact table.

    Affected
    1.5 to 1.5
    What to do
    Affects 1.5 to 1.5. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 12, 2013wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and proviCVE-2013-4340 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by Red HatLow 3.5

    wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and providing a modified user_ID parameter.

    Fixed in
    3.6.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.6.1 or newer.
  • Jul 22, 2012WordPress before 3.4.1 does not properly restrict access to post contents such as private or draft posts, which allows remote authors or contributors to obtain CVE-2012-3385 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by Red HatMedium 5

    WordPress before 3.4.1 does not properly restrict access to post contents such as private or draft posts, which allows remote authors or contributors to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.

    Fixed in
    3.4.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.4.1 or newer.
  • Aug 10, 2011WordPress 3.1 before 3.1.3 and 3.2 before Beta 2 allows remote attackers to determine usernames of non-authors via canonical redirects.CVE-2011-3126 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    WordPress 3.1 before 3.1.3 and 3.2 before Beta 2 allows remote attackers to determine usernames of non-authors via canonical redirects.

    Fixed in
    3.1.3
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.1.3 or newer.
  • Feb 23, 2010WordPress 2.9 before 2.9.2 allows remote authenticated users to read trash posts from other authors via a direct request with a modified p parameter.CVE-2010-0682 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4

    WordPress 2.9 before 2.9.2 allows remote authenticated users to read trash posts from other authors via a direct request with a modified p parameter.

    Fixed in
    2.9.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.9.2 or newer.
  • Aug 18, 2009Wordpress before 2.8.3 does not check capabilities for certain actions, which allows remote attackers to make unauthorized edits or additions via a direct requeCVE-2009-2854 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.4

    Wordpress before 2.8.3 does not check capabilities for certain actions, which allows remote attackers to make unauthorized edits or additions via a direct request to (1) edit-comments.php, (2) edit-pages.php, (3) edit.php, (4) edit-category-form.php, (5) edit-link-category-form.php, (6) edit-tag-form.php, (7) export.php, (8) import.php, or (9) link-add.php in wp-admin/.

    Fixed in
    2.8.3
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.8.3 or newer.
  • Jul 10, 2009WordPress 2.7.1 places the username of a post's author in an HTML comment, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML souCVE-2009-2431 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    WordPress 2.7.1 places the username of a post's author in an HTML comment, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.

Where this comes from: the exploited list is CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Everything else is the whole National Vulnerability Database, where each record is published by the team that found the bug (Wordfence, Patchstack, WPScan, the vendors themselves and others); we show who. Exploit odds are FIRST’s EPSS, updated daily. Titles and categories are ours, so check the linked record before acting on a detail. For a write-up of the big ones, see our advisories. Every vendor, and every WordPress plugin and theme with a recorded flaw, also has its own page. All of it is free to reuse as JSON, CSV or RSS.

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