Vulnerability database
Every flaw the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency (CISA) has confirmed attackers are using, plus the new WordPress plugin and theme bugs published each day, sorted by what they mean for a small business. We refresh it twice a day. If you see something your website or office runs, tell us.
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Jan 7, 2025Enable Accessibility: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9208 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1
The Enable Accessibility plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
- Product
- Enable Accessibility
- Affected
- up to 1.4.1
- What to do
- Affects up to 1.4.1. Update Enable Accessibility to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgwordfence.com
Dec 24, 2024Exhibit to WP Gallery: Does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the pageCVE-2024-12096 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The Exhibit to WP Gallery WordPress plugin through 0.0.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
- Product
- Exhibit to WP Gallery
- Affected
- up to 0.0.2
- What to do
- Affects up to 0.0.2. Update Exhibit to WP Gallery to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Dec 13, 2024WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): Missing AuthorizationCVE-2023-41869 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Alex Volkov WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): from n/a through 0.6.2.4.
- Product
- WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
- Affected
- up to 0.6.2.4
- What to do
- Affects up to 0.6.2.4. Update WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Dec 13, 2024Dynamic Visibility for Elementor: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2023-35046 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Dynamic.ooo Dynamic Visibility for Elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Dynamic Visibility for Elementor: from n/a through 5.0.5.
- Product
- Dynamic Visibility for Elementor
- Affected
- up to 5.0.5
- What to do
- Affects up to 5.0.5. Update Dynamic Visibility for Elementor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Dec 4, 2024Accessibility by AllAccessible: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-11643 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Accessibility by AllAccessible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'AllAccessible_save_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
- Product
- Accessibility by AllAccessible
- Affected
- up to 1.3.4
- What to do
- Affects up to 1.3.4. Update Accessibility by AllAccessible to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgplugins.trac.wordpress.org
Nov 1, 2024WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-37926 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Alex Volkov WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): from n/a through 0.6.2.9.
- Product
- WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
- Affected
- up to 0.6.2.9
- What to do
- Affects up to 0.6.2.9. Update WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Aug 29, 2024WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-5987 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4
The WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_contrast_variations' and 'save_empty_contrast_variations' functions in all versions up to, and including, 0.6.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to edit or delete contrast settings. Please note these issues were patched in 0.6.2.8, though it broke functionality and the vendor has not responded to our follow-ups.
- Product
- WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
- Affected
- up to 0.6.2.8
- What to do
- Affects up to 0.6.2.8. Update WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgwordfence.com
Jun 9, 2024WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-31423 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Alex Volkov WP Accessibility Helper (WAH).This issue affects WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): from n/a through 0.6.2.5.
- Product
- WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
- Affected
- up to 0.6.2.5
- What to do
- Affects up to 0.6.2.5. Update WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Jun 6, 2024WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-5449 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpdm_social_share_save_options function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.
- Product
- WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing
- Affected
- up to 5.0.4
- What to do
- Affects up to 5.0.4. Update WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgplugins.trac.wordpress.org
May 14, 2024Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility: Generic SQL InjectionCVE-2024-4847 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘last_post_id’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
- Product
- Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility
- Affected
- up to 1.4.9
- What to do
- Affects up to 1.4.9. Update Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgplugins.trac.wordpress.org
May 3, 2024Accessibility Widget: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-32831 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lorna Timbah (webgrrrl) Accessibility Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Accessibility Widget: from n/a through 2.2.
- Product
- Accessibility Widget
- Affected
- up to 2.2
- What to do
- Affects up to 2.2. Update Accessibility Widget to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
May 2, 2024Different Menu in Different Pages – Control Menu Visibility (All in One): Unauthorized accessCVE-2024-3206 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The Different Menu in Different Pages – Control Menu Visibility (All in One) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to duplicate menus.
- Product
- Different Menu in Different Pages – Control Menu Visibility (All in One)
- Affected
- up to 2.3.2
- What to do
- Affects up to 2.3.2. Update Different Menu in Different Pages – Control Menu Visibility (All in One) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgplugins.trac.wordpress.org
Feb 28, 2024Accessibility: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2024-24705 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Octa Code Accessibility.This issue affects Accessibility: from n/a through 1.0.6.
- Product
- Accessibility
- Affected
- up to 1.0.6
- What to do
- Affects up to 1.0.6. Update Accessibility to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Nov 6, 2023Accessibility Suite by Online ADA: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')CVE-2023-45830 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 8.5
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Online ADA Accessibility Suite by Online ADA allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Accessibility Suite by Online ADA: from n/a through 4.12.
- Product
- Accessibility Suite by Online ADA
- Affected
- up to 4.12
- What to do
- Affects up to 4.12. Update Accessibility Suite by Online ADA to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Nov 6, 2023Accessibility Suite by Online ADA: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')CVE-2022-47420 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.4
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Online ADA Accessibility Suite by Online ADA allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Accessibility Suite by Online ADA: from n/a through 4.12.
- Product
- Accessibility Suite by Online ADA
- Affected
- up to 4.12
- What to do
- Affects up to 4.12. Update Accessibility Suite by Online ADA to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Jul 18, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in StaxWP Visibility Logic for Elementor plugin <= 2.3.4 versions.CVE-2022-47169 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in StaxWP Visibility Logic for Elementor plugin <= 2.3.4 versions.
- Affected
- up to 2.3.4
- What to do
- Affects up to 2.3.4. 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Jul 11, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WP Engine PHP Compatibility Checker plugin <= 1.5.2 versions.CVE-2023-24421 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WP Engine PHP Compatibility Checker plugin <= 1.5.2 versions.
- Fixed in
- 1.6.0
- What to do
- Update the plugin to 1.6.0 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Jul 10, 2023Call Now Accessibility Button: Does not sanitise and escape some of its settingsCVE-2023-2635 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8
The Call Now Accessibility Button WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
- Product
- Call Now Accessibility Button
- Fixed in
- 1.1
- What to do
- Update Call Now Accessibility Button to 1.1 or newer.
Jul 10, 2023Call Now Accessibility Button: Does not properly sanitize some of its settingsCVE-2023-2028 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8
The Call Now Accessibility Button WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly sanitize some of its settings, which could allow high-privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
- Product
- Call Now Accessibility Button
- Fixed in
- 1.1
- What to do
- Update Call Now Accessibility Button to 1.1 or newer.
May 25, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in uPress Enable Accessibility plugin <= 1.4 versions.CVE-2023-30484 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in uPress Enable Accessibility plugin <= 1.4 versions.
- Affected
- up to 1.4
- What to do
- Affects up to 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordpatchstack.compatchstack.com
Jan 10, 2023Royal Elementor Addons: Insufficient access control in the 'wpr_fix_royal_compatibility' AJAX actionCVE-2022-4702 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4
The Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to insufficient access control in the 'wpr_fix_royal_compatibility' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.3.59. This allows any authenticated user, including those with subscriber-level permissions, to deactivate every plugin on the site unless it is part of an extremely limited hardcoded selection. This also switches the site to the 'royal-elementor-kit' theme, potentially resulting in availability issues.
- Product
- Royal Elementor Addons
- Affected
- up to 1.3.59
- What to do
- Affects up to 1.3.59. Update Royal Elementor Addons to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgwordfence.com
Dec 26, 2022Menu Item Visibility Control: Doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu itemsCVE-2021-24942 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2
The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.
- Product
- Menu Item Visibility Control
- Affected
- up to 0.5
- What to do
- Affects up to 0.5. Update Menu Item Visibility Control to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Feb 28, 2022WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): Does not sanitise and escape the wahi parameter before outputting back its base64 decode value in the pageCVE-2022-0150 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) WordPress plugin before 0.6.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the wahi parameter before outputting back its base64 decode value in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
- Product
- WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
- Fixed in
- 0.6.0.7
- What to do
- Update WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) to 0.6.0.7 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgwpscan.com
Feb 21, 2022The FeedWordPress plugin before 2022.0123 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) within the "visibility" parameter.CVE-2021-25055 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The FeedWordPress plugin before 2022.0123 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) within the "visibility" parameter.
- Product
- FeedWordPress
- Fixed in
- 2022.0123
- What to do
- Update FeedWordPress to 2022.0123 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordplugins.trac.wordpress.orgwpscan.com
Oct 11, 2021Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit – EditorsKit: Does not sanitise and validate the Conditional Logic of the Custom Visibility settingsCVE-2021-24546 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit – EditorsKit WordPress plugin before 1.31.6 does not sanitise and validate the Conditional Logic of the Custom Visibility settings, allowing users with a role as low contributor to execute Arbitrary PHP code
- Product
- Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit – EditorsKit
- Fixed in
- 1.31.6
- What to do
- Update Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit – EditorsKit to 1.31.6 or newer.
May 17, 2021When subscribing using AcyMailing, the 'redirect' parameter isn't properly sanitized.CVE-2021-24288 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
When subscribing using AcyMailing, the 'redirect' parameter isn't properly sanitized. Turning the request from POST to GET, an attacker can craft a link containing a potentially malicious landing page and send it to the victim.
- Fixed in
- 7.5.0
- What to do
- Update the plugin to 7.5.0 or newer.
Jun 22, 2020the forms it presents, allowing the possibility of deleting records: The Multi-Scheduler plugin 1.0.0 for WordPress has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2020-13426 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5
The Multi-Scheduler plugin 1.0.0 for WordPress has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the forms it presents, allowing the possibility of deleting records (users) when an ID is known.
- Product
- the forms it presents, allowing the possibility of deleting records
- Affected
- 1.0.0 to 1.0.0
- What to do
- Affects 1.0.0 to 1.0.0. Update the forms it presents, allowing the possibility of deleting records to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record0day.todaycxsecurity.com
Sep 23, 2017Before version 4.8.2, WordPress mishandled % characters and additional placeholder values in $wpdb->prepare, and thus did not properly address the possibility oCVE-2017-14723 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress mishandled % characters and additional placeholder values in $wpdb->prepare, and thus did not properly address the possibility of plugins and themes enabling SQL injection attacks.
- What to do
- Update the plugin to the newest version.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordsecurityfocus.comsecuritytracker.com
Jan 29, 2017wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php in Press This in WordPress before 4.7.2 does not properly restrict visibility of a taxonomy-assignment user interface,CVE-2017-5610 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by security@debian.orgMedium 5.3
wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php in Press This in WordPress before 4.7.2 does not properly restrict visibility of a taxonomy-assignment user interface, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by reading terms.
- Fixed in
- 4.7.2
- What to do
- Update the plugin to 4.7.2 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recorddebian.orgopenwall.com
Jan 14, 2017the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)CVE-2017-5492 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that perform a widgets-access action, related to wp-admin/includes/class-wp-screen.php and wp-admin/widgets.php.
- Product
- the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1
- Fixed in
- 4.7.1
- What to do
- Update the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1 to 4.7.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recorddebian.orgopenwall.com
Oct 10, 2016Reflected XSS in wordpress plugin photoxhibit v2.1.8CVE-2016-1000144 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1
Reflected XSS in wordpress plugin photoxhibit v2.1.8
- Affected
- up to 2.1.8
- What to do
- Affects up to 2.1.8. 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordsecurityfocus.comvapidlabs.com
Oct 10, 2016Reflected XSS in wordpress plugin photoxhibit v2.1.8CVE-2016-1000143 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1
Reflected XSS in wordpress plugin photoxhibit v2.1.8
- Affected
- up to 2.1.8
- What to do
- Affects up to 2.1.8. 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordsecurityfocus.comvapidlabs.com
Nov 9, 2015the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4: Cross-site scripting (XSS)CVE-2015-5733 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an accessibility-helper title.
- Product
- the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4
- Fixed in
- 4.2.4
- What to do
- Update the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4 to 4.2.4 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordopenwall.comsecurityfocus.com
Jul 10, 2009The forgotten mail interface in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibits different behavior for a password request depending on whether the user accountCVE-2009-2336 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5
The forgotten mail interface in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibits different behavior for a password request depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes the significance of this issue, indicating that the behavior exists for "user convenience."
- Fixed in
- 2.8.1
- What to do
- Update the plugin to 2.8.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordcorelabs.coresecurity.comsecuritytracker.com
Jul 10, 2009WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibit different behavior for a failed login attempt depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote CVE-2009-2335 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5
WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibit different behavior for a failed login attempt depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes the significance of this issue, indicating that the behavior exists for "user convenience."
- Fixed in
- 2.8.1
- What to do
- Update the plugin to 2.8.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD recordcorelabs.coresecurity.comsecuritytracker.com
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