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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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  • Jun 3, 2023Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita: Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE-2023-2416 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4

    The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery due to a missing nonce check on the vcita_logout_callback function in versions up to, and including, 4.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated to logout a vctia connected account which would cause a denial of service on the appointment scheduler, via a forged request granted they can trick a site user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita
    Affected
    up to 4.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.5. Update Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 3, 2023Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2023-2415 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4

    The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vcita_logout_callback function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, to logout a vctia connected account which would cause a denial of service on the appointment scheduler.

    Product
    Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita
    Affected
    up to 4.2.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.2.10. Update Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 3, 2023The Event Registration Calendar By vcita plugin, versions up to and including 3.10.0, and Online Payments – Get Paid with PayPal, Square & Stripe plugin, for WoCVE-2023-2407 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The Event Registration Calendar By vcita plugin, versions up to and including 3.10.0, and Online Payments – Get Paid with PayPal, Square & Stripe plugin, for WordPress are vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ls_parse_vcita_callback() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Affected
    up to 3.10.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.10.0. 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.
  • Jun 3, 2023The Event Registration Calendar By vcita plugin, versions up to and including 3.9.1, and Online Payments – Get Paid with PayPal, Square & Stripe plugin, for WorCVE-2023-2406 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Event Registration Calendar By vcita plugin, versions up to and including 3.9.1, and Online Payments – Get Paid with PayPal, Square & Stripe plugin, for WordPress are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'email' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the edit_posts capability, such as contributors and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Affected
    up to 3.9.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.9.1. 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 3, 2023Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita: Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE-2023-2303 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.10.5. This is due to missing nonce validation in the vcita-callback.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita
    Affected
    up to 4.10.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.10.5. Update Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 3, 2023Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2023-2302 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'email' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the edit_posts capability, such as contributors and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita
    Affected
    up to 2.6.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6.4. Update Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 3, 2023Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita: Unauthorized medication of dataCVE-2023-2299 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized medication of data via the /wp-json/vcita-wordpress/v1/actions/auth REST-API endpoint in versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 due to a missing capability check on the processAction function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers modify the plugin's settings.

    Product
    Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita
    Affected
    up to 4.4.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.4.2. Update Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 3, 2023Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2023-2298 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'business_id' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita
    Affected
    up to 4.3.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.3.0. Update Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 30, 2023Blog-in-Blog: Local File InclusionCVE-2023-2435 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The Blog-in-Blog plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.0.0 via a shortcode attribute. This allows editor-level, and above, attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

    Product
    Blog-in-Blog
    Affected
    up to 2.0.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.0. Update Blog-in-Blog to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 28, 2023A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Portfolio Gallery Plugin up to 1.1.8 on WordPress.CVE-2014-125101 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Portfolio Gallery Plugin up to 1.1.8 on WordPress. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.1.9 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 58ed88243e17df766036f4857041edaf358076d3. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-230085 was assigned to this vulnerability.

    Product
    Portfolio Gallery
    Affected
    up to 1.1.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.8. Update Portfolio Gallery to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 25, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Damir Calusic WP Basic Elements plugin <= 5.2.15 versions.CVE-2022-47139 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Damir Calusic WP Basic Elements plugin <= 5.2.15 versions.

    Affected
    up to 5.2.15
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.2.15. 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.
  • May 24, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Viadat Creations Store Locator for WordPress with Google Maps – LotsOfLocales plugin <= 3.98.7 versions.CVE-2022-47446 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Viadat Creations Store Locator for WordPress with Google Maps – LotsOfLocales plugin <= 3.98.7 versions.

    Fixed in
    3.98.8
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.98.8 or newer.
  • May 24, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Booking Ultra Pro Appointments Booking Calendar Plugin plugin <= 1.1.4 versions.CVE-2022-46816 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Booking Ultra Pro Appointments Booking Calendar Plugin plugin <= 1.1.4 versions.

    Affected
    up to 1.1.4
    What to do
    Affects up 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.
  • May 22, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Joseph C Dolson My Calendar plugin <= 3.4.3 versions.CVE-2023-23813 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Joseph C Dolson My Calendar plugin <= 3.4.3 versions.

    Affected
    up to 3.4.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.4.3. 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.
  • May 10, 2023Appointment and Event Booking Calendar for WordPress - Amelia versions prior to 1.0.76: Cross-site scriptingCVE-2023-27918 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by vultures@jpcert.or.jpMedium 6.1

    Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Appointment and Event Booking Calendar for WordPress - Amelia versions prior to 1.0.76 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script by having a user who is logging in the WordPress where the product is installed visit a malicious URL.

    Product
    Appointment and Event Booking Calendar for WordPress - Amelia versions prior to 1.0.76
    Fixed in
    1.0.76
    What to do
    Update Appointment and Event Booking Calendar for WordPress - Amelia versions prior to 1.0.76 to 1.0.76 or newer.
  • May 2, 2023amr ical events lists: Does not sanitise and escape some of its settingsCVE-2023-1021 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The amr ical events lists WordPress plugin through 6.6 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
    amr ical events lists
    Affected
    up to 6.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.6. Update amr ical events lists to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 30, 2023A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IP Blacklist Cloud Plugin up to 3.42 on WordPress.CVE-2015-10105 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IP Blacklist Cloud Plugin up to 3.42 on WordPress. This affects the function valid_js_identifier of the file ip_blacklist_cloud.php of the component CSV File Import. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.43 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 6e6fe8c6fda7cbc252eef083105e08d759c07312. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-227757 was assigned to this vulnerability.

    Product
    IP Blacklist Cloud
    Affected
    up to 3.42
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.42. Update IP Blacklist Cloud to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 24, 2023A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin 2.0 on WordPress.CVE-2012-10014 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBLow 3.5

    A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin 2.0 on WordPress. Affected is the function backend_localization_admin_settings/backend_localization_save_setting/backend_localization_login_form/localize_backend of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227232.

    Fixed in
    2.0.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.0.1 or newer.
  • Apr 24, 2023A vulnerability was found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin up to 1.6.1 on WordPress.CVE-2012-10013 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBLow 3.5

    A vulnerability was found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin up to 1.6.1 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 43dc96defd7944da12ff116476a6890acd7dd24b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227231.

    Product
    Kau-Boy Backend Localization
    Affected
    up to 1.6.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.1. Update Kau-Boy Backend Localization to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 20, 2023A vulnerability has been found in I Recommend This Plugin up to 3.7.2 on WordPress and classified as critical.CVE-2014-125099 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability has been found in I Recommend This Plugin up to 3.7.2 on WordPress and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dot-irecommendthis.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 3.7.3 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 058b3ef5c7577bf557557904a53ecc8599b13649. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-226309 was assigned to this vulnerability.

    Product
    I Recommend This
    Affected
    up to 3.7.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.7.2. Update I Recommend This to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2023A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Freshdesk Plugin 1.7 on WordPress.CVE-2015-10102 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Freshdesk Plugin 1.7 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to open redirect. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.8 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 2aaecd4e0c7c6c1dc4e6a593163d5f7aa0fa5d5b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-226118 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

    Affected
    1.7 to 1.7
    What to do
    Affects 1.7 to 1.7. 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.
  • Apr 12, 2023WP Data Access: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-1874 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.3.7. This is due to a lack of authorization checks on the multiple_roles_update function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wpda_role[]' parameter during a profile update. This requires the 'Enable role management' setting to be enabled for the site.

    Product
    WP Data Access
    Affected
    up to 5.3.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.3.7. Update WP Data Access to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 10, 2023A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Dynamic Widgets Plugin up to 1.5.10 on WordPress.CVE-2015-10100 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Dynamic Widgets Plugin up to 1.5.10 on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file classes/dynwid_class.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.5.11 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is d0a19c6efcdc86d7093b369bc9e29a0629e57795. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-225353 was assigned to this vulnerability.

    Product
    Dynamic Widgets
    Affected
    up to 1.5.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.5.10. Update Dynamic Widgets to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 10, 2023stylish-cost-calculator-premium: Does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the pageCVE-2023-0983 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The stylish-cost-calculator-premium WordPress plugin before 7.9.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against admins when viewing submissions submitted through the Email Quote Form.

    Product
    stylish-cost-calculator-premium
    Fixed in
    7.9.0
    What to do
    Update stylish-cost-calculator-premium to 7.9.0 or newer.
  • Apr 10, 2023A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in CP Appointment Calendar Plugin up to 1.1.5 on WordPress.CVE-2015-10099 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in CP Appointment Calendar Plugin up to 1.1.5 on WordPress. This affects the function dex_process_ready_to_go_appointment of the file dex_appointments.php. The manipulation of the argument itemnumber leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The patch is named e29a9cdbcb0f37d887dd302a05b9e8bf213da01d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225351.

    Product
    CP Appointment Calendar
    Affected
    up to 1.1.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.5. Update CP Appointment Calendar to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 8, 2023A vulnerability was found in Editorial Calendar Plugin up to 2.6 on WordPress.CVE-2013-10023 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 6.3

    A vulnerability was found in Editorial Calendar Plugin up to 2.6 on WordPress. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function edcal_filter_where of the file edcal.php. The manipulation of the argument edcal_startDate/edcal_endDate leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 2.7 is able to address this issue. The patch is named a9277f13781187daee760b4dfd052b1b68e101cc. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225151.

    Product
    Editorial Calendar
    Affected
    up to 2.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6. Update Editorial Calendar to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 5, 2023WCFM Membership: Privilege escalationCVE-2022-4939 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    THe WCFM Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including 2.10.0, due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_nopriv_wcfm_ajax_controller AJAX action that controls membership settings. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the membership registration form in a way that allows them to set the role for registration to that of any user including administrators. Once configured, the attacker can then register as an administrator.

    Product
    WCFM Membership
    Affected
    up to 2.10.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.10.0. Update WCFM Membership to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 27, 2023Modern Events Calendar Lite: Does not sanitise and escape some of its settingsCVE-2023-1400 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin before 6.5.2 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
    Modern Events Calendar Lite
    Fixed in
    6.5.2
    What to do
    Update Modern Events Calendar Lite to 6.5.2 or newer.
  • Mar 17, 2023Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fabian von Allmen WP Calendar plugin <= 1.5.3 versions.CVE-2022-45814 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fabian von Allmen WP Calendar plugin <= 1.5.3 versions.

    Affected
    up to 1.5.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.5.3. 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.
  • Mar 15, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Joseph C Dolson My Calendar plugin <= 3.3.24.1 versions.CVE-2022-47427 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Joseph C Dolson My Calendar plugin <= 3.3.24.1 versions.

    Affected
    up to 3.3.24.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3.24.1. 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.
  • Mar 7, 2023Plus Addons for Elementor: Privilege escalationCVE-2021-4331 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including 4.1.9 (pro) and 2.0.6 (free). The plugin adds a registration form to the Elementor page builders functionality. As part of the registration form, users can choose which role to set as the default for users upon registration. This field is not hidden for lower-level users so any user with access to the Elementor page builder, such as contributors, can set the default role to administrator. Since contributors can not publish posts, only author+ users can elevate privileges without interaction via a site administrator (to approve a post).

    Product
    Plus Addons for Elementor
    Affected
    up to 4.1.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.1.9. Update Plus Addons for Elementor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 6, 2023Cost Calculator: Does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embedCVE-2023-0165 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

    Product
    Cost Calculator
    Affected
    up to 1.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.8. Update Cost Calculator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 4, 2023A vulnerability has been found in codepeople cp-polls Plugin 1.0.1 on WordPress and classified as critical.CVE-2014-125091 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 4.7

    A vulnerability has been found in codepeople cp-polls Plugin 1.0.1 on WordPress and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file cp-admin-int-message-list.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument lu leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 6d7168cbf12d1c183bacc5cd5678f6f5b0d518d2. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222268.

    Affected
    1.0.1 to 1.0.1
    What to do
    Affects 1.0.1 to 1.0.1. 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.
  • Mar 2, 2023Cost Calculator: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2023-1155 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Cost Calculator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the nd_cc_meta_box_cc_price_icon parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Cost Calculator
    Affected
    up to 1.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.8. Update Cost Calculator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 28, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpdevart Responsive Vertical Icon Menu plugin <= 1.5.8 can lead to theme deletion.CVE-2023-23983 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wpdevart Responsive Vertical Icon Menu plugin <= 1.5.8 can lead to theme deletion.

    Affected
    up to 1.5.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.5.8. 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.
  • Feb 17, 2023WpDevArt Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System plugin <= 3.2.3 versions affects plugin forms actions: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2023-24388 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WpDevArt Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System plugin <= 3.2.3 versions affects plugin forms actions (create, duplicate, edit, delete).

    Product
    WpDevArt Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System plugin <= 3.2.3 versions affects plugin forms actions
    Fixed in
    3.2.4
    What to do
    Update WpDevArt Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System plugin <= 3.2.3 versions affects plugin forms actions to 3.2.4 or newer.
  • Feb 13, 2023WP FullCalendar: Does not ensure that the post retrieved via an AJAX action is public and can be accessed by the user making the requestCVE-2022-3891 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.3

    The WP FullCalendar WordPress plugin before 1.5 does not ensure that the post retrieved via an AJAX action is public and can be accessed by the user making the request, allowing unauthenticated attackers to get the content of arbitrary posts, including draft/private as well as password-protected ones.

    Product
    WP FullCalendar
    Fixed in
    1.5
    What to do
    Update WP FullCalendar to 1.5 or newer.
  • Jan 26, 2023Local File Inclusion vulnerability in LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin <= 4.1.7.3.2 versions.CVE-2022-47615 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackCritical 9.3

    Local File Inclusion vulnerability in LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin <= 4.1.7.3.2 versions.

    Affected
    up to 4.1.7.3.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.1.7.3.2. 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.
  • Jan 16, 2023WordPress Events Calendar: Does not sanitize and escapes a parameter before outputting it back in the pageCVE-2022-4320 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The WordPress Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 1.4.5 does not sanitize and escapes a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against both unauthenticated and authenticated users (such as high-privilege ones like admin).

    Product
    WordPress Events Calendar
    Fixed in
    1.4.5
    What to do
    Update WordPress Events Calendar to 1.4.5 or newer.
  • Jan 16, 2023User Post Gallery: Does not limit what callback functions can be called by usersCVE-2022-4060 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The User Post Gallery WordPress plugin through 2.19 does not limit what callback functions can be called by users, making it possible to any visitors to run code on sites running it.

    Product
    User Post Gallery
    Affected
    up to 2.19
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.19. Update User Post Gallery to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 13, 2023Tiki before 24.2 allows lib/importer/tikiimporter_blog_wordpress.php PHP Object Injection by an admin because of an unserialize call.CVE-2023-22851 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    Tiki before 24.2 allows lib/importer/tikiimporter_blog_wordpress.php PHP Object Injection by an admin because of an unserialize call.

    Fixed in
    24.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 24.2 or newer.
  • Dec 12, 2022Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System: Does not validate uploaded filesCVE-2022-3982 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not validate uploaded files, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP and achieve RCE

    Product
    Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System
    Fixed in
    3.2.2
    What to do
    Update Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System to 3.2.2 or newer.
  • Dec 5, 2022Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button: Does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statementCVE-2022-3858 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button WordPress plugin before 3.0.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as admin.

    Product
    Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button
    Fixed in
    3.0.3
    What to do
    Update Floating Chat Widget: Contact Chat Icons, Telegram Chat, Line, WeChat, Email, SMS, Call Button to 3.0.3 or newer.
  • Dec 5, 2022Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Advanced Booking Calendar plugin <= 1.7.1 on WordPress.CVE-2022-45824 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Advanced Booking Calendar plugin <= 1.7.1 on WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 1.7.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.7.1. 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.
  • Nov 21, 2022WP User Frontend: Uses a user supplied argument called urhidden in its registration formCVE-2021-24649 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The WP User Frontend WordPress plugin before 3.5.29 uses a user supplied argument called urhidden in its registration form, which contains the role for the account to be created with, encrypted via wpuf_encryption(). This could allow an attacker having access to the AUTH_KEY and AUTH_SALT constant (via an arbitrary file access issue for example, or if the blog is using the default keys) to create an account with any role they want, such as admin

    Product
    WP User Frontend
    Fixed in
    3.5.29
    What to do
    Update WP User Frontend to 3.5.29 or newer.
  • Nov 18, 2022Missing Authorization vulnerability in Appointment Booking Calendar plugin <= 1.3.69 on WordPress.CVE-2022-43482 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in Appointment Booking Calendar plugin <= 1.3.69 on WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 1.3.69
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.69. 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.
  • Nov 3, 2022VR Calendar: Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE-2022-3852 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The VR Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.3.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on several functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete, and modify calendars as well as the plugin settings, via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    VR Calendar
    Affected
    up to 2.3.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.3.3. Update VR Calendar to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 21, 2022Authenticated (subscriber+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Totalsoft Event Calendar – Calendar plugin <= 1.4.6 at WordPress.CVE-2022-36390 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.1

    Authenticated (subscriber+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Totalsoft Event Calendar – Calendar plugin <= 1.4.6 at WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 1.4.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.6. 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 9, 2022Privilege Escalation (subscriber+) vulnerability in Pop-up plugin <= 1.1.5 at WordPress.CVE-2022-38070 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Privilege Escalation (subscriber+) vulnerability in Pop-up plugin <= 1.1.5 at WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 1.1.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.5. 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 9, 2022Unauthenticated Event Deletion vulnerability in Totalsoft Event Calendar – Calendar plugin <= 1.4.6 at WordPress.CVE-2022-38067 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Unauthenticated Event Deletion vulnerability in Totalsoft Event Calendar – Calendar plugin <= 1.4.6 at WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 1.4.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.6. 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.

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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