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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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542new WordPress flaws this week
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  • Aug 2, 2021YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt: Did not escapeCVE-2021-24464 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt WordPress plugin before 2.3.9 did not escape, validate or sanitise some of its shortcode options, available to users with a role as low as Contributor, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

    Product
    YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt
    Fixed in
    2.3.9
    What to do
    Update YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt to 2.3.9 or newer.
  • Aug 2, 2021Quiz Maker: Did not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in SQL statementsCVE-2021-24456 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Quiz Maker WordPress plugin before 6.2.0.9 did not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in SQL statements, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

    Product
    Quiz Maker
    Fixed in
    6.2.0.9
    What to do
    Update Quiz Maker to 6.2.0.9 or newer.
  • Aug 2, 2021Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution: Did not escape the Summary field of Announcements (when outputting it in an attribute)CVE-2021-24455 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.9.2 did not escape the Summary field of Announcements (when outputting it in an attribute), which can be created by users as low as Tutor Instructor. This lead to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue, which is triggered when viewing the Announcements list, and could result in privilege escalation when viewed by an admin.

    Product
    Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
    Fixed in
    1.9.2
    What to do
    Update Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution to 1.9.2 or newer.
  • Aug 2, 2021User Registration, User Profiles, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar): Did not sanitise or escape some of its settings before saving them and outputting them back in the pageCVE-2021-24450 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The User Registration, User Profiles, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar) WordPress plugin before 3.1.8 did not sanitise or escape some of its settings before saving them and outputting them back in the page, allowing high privilege users such as admin to set JavaScript payloads in them even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    User Registration, User Profiles, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar)
    Fixed in
    3.1.8
    What to do
    Update User Registration, User Profiles, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar) to 3.1.8 or newer.
  • Aug 2, 2021User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder: Does not sanitise or escape its 'Modify default Redirect Delay timer' settingCVE-2021-24448 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.4.8 does not sanitise or escape its 'Modify default Redirect Delay timer' setting, allowing high privilege users to use JavaScript code in it, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder
    Fixed in
    3.4.8
    What to do
    Update User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder to 3.4.8 or newer.
  • Aug 2, 2021RSS for Yandex Turbo: Does not sanitise or escape some of its settings before saving and outputing them in the admin dashboardCVE-2021-24428 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The RSS for Yandex Turbo WordPress plugin through 1.30 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings before saving and outputing them in the admin dashboard, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

    Product
    RSS for Yandex Turbo
    Affected
    up to 1.30
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.30. Update RSS for Yandex Turbo to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 2, 2021Floating Notification Bar, Sticky Menu on Scroll, and Sticky Header for Any Theme – myStickymenu: Does not sanitise or escape its Bar Text settingsCVE-2021-24425 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Floating Notification Bar, Sticky Menu on Scroll, and Sticky Header for Any Theme – myStickymenu WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape its Bar Text settings, allowing hight privilege users to use malicious JavaScript in it, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue, which will be triggered in the plugin's setting, as well as all front-page of the blog (when the Welcome bar is active)

    Product
    Floating Notification Bar, Sticky Menu on Scroll, and Sticky Header for Any Theme – myStickymenu
    Fixed in
    2.5.2
    What to do
    Update Floating Notification Bar, Sticky Menu on Scroll, and Sticky Header for Any Theme – myStickymenu to 2.5.2 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021Sign-up Sheets: Did not sanitise or escape some of its fieldsCVE-2021-24440 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Sign-up Sheets WordPress plugin before 1.0.14 did not sanitise or escape some of its fields when creating a new sheet, allowing high privilege users to add JavaScript in them, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. The payloads will be triggered when viewing the 'All Sheets' page in the admin dashboard

    Product
    Sign-up Sheets
    Fixed in
    1.0.14
    What to do
    Update Sign-up Sheets to 1.0.14 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021Glass: Does not sanitise or escape its "Glass Pages" setting before outputting in a pageCVE-2021-24434 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Glass WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise or escape its "Glass Pages" setting before outputting in a page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Furthermore, the plugin did not have CSRF check in place when saving its settings, allowing the issue to be exploited via a CSRF attack.

    Product
    Glass
    Affected
    up to 1.3.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.2. Update Glass to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 12, 2021Salon booking system: Does not properly sanitise and escape the First Name fieldCVE-2021-24429 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Salon booking system WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 does not properly sanitise and escape the First Name field when booking an appointment, allowing low privilege users such as subscriber to set JavaScript in them, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The Payload will then be triggered when an admin visits the "Calendar" page and the malicious script is executed in the admin context.

    Product
    Salon booking system
    Fixed in
    6.3.1
    What to do
    Update Salon booking system to 6.3.1 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021W3 Total Cache: Did not sanitise or escape some of its CDN settingsCVE-2021-24427 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.1.3 did not sanitise or escape some of its CDN settings, allowing high privilege users to use JavaScript in them, which will be output in the page, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    W3 Total Cache
    Fixed in
    2.1.3
    What to do
    Update W3 Total Cache to 2.1.3 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021Backup by 10Web – Backup and Restore: Does not sanitise or escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in the pageCVE-2021-24426 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Backup by 10Web – Backup and Restore Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.0.20 does not sanitise or escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    Backup by 10Web – Backup and Restore
    Affected
    up to 1.0.20
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.20. Update Backup by 10Web – Backup and Restore to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 12, 2021WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool: Did not sanitise or escape its extra_data parameterCVE-2021-24424 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool WordPress plugin before 1.90 did not sanitise or escape its extra_data parameter when creating a snapshot via the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool
    Fixed in
    1.90
    What to do
    Update WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool to 1.90 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021WP JobSearch: Did not sanitise or escape multiple of its parameters from the my-resume page before outputting them in the pageCVE-2021-24421 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The WP JobSearch WordPress plugin before 1.7.4 did not sanitise or escape multiple of its parameters from the my-resume page before outputting them in the page, allowing low privilege users to use JavaScript payloads in them and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    WP JobSearch
    Fixed in
    1.7.4
    What to do
    Update WP JobSearch to 1.7.4 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021Request a Quote: Did not sanitise and escape some of its quote fieldsCVE-2021-24420 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Request a Quote WordPress plugin before 2.3.4 did not sanitise and escape some of its quote fields when adding/editing a quote as admin, leading to Stored Cross-Site scripting issues when the quote is output in the 'All Quotes" table.

    Product
    Request a Quote
    Fixed in
    2.3.4
    What to do
    Update Request a Quote to 2.3.4 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021WP YouTube Lyte: Did not sanitise or escape its lyte_yt_api_key and lyte_notification settings before outputting them back in the pageCVE-2021-24419 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The WP YouTube Lyte WordPress plugin before 1.7.16 did not sanitise or escape its lyte_yt_api_key and lyte_notification settings before outputting them back in the page, allowing high privilege users to set XSS payload on them and leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.

    Product
    WP YouTube Lyte
    Fixed in
    1.7.16
    What to do
    Update WP YouTube Lyte to 1.7.16 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021Prismatic: Does not escape the 'tab' GET parameter before outputting it back in an attributeCVE-2021-24409 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Prismatic WordPress plugin before 2.8 does not escape the 'tab' GET parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in administrator

    Product
    Prismatic
    Fixed in
    2.8
    What to do
    Update Prismatic to 2.8 or newer.
  • Jul 12, 2021The Filebird Plugin 4.7.3 introduced a SQL injection vulnerability as it is making SQL queries without escaping user input data from a HTTP post request.CVE-2021-24385 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Filebird Plugin 4.7.3 introduced a SQL injection vulnerability as it is making SQL queries without escaping user input data from a HTTP post request. This is a major vulnerability as the user input is not escaped and passed directly to the get_col function and it allows SQL injection. The Rest API endpoint which invokes this function also does not have any required permissions/authentication and can be accessed by an anonymous user.

    Affected
    4.7.3 to 4.7.3
    What to do
    Affects 4.7.3 to 4.7.3. 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.
  • Jul 6, 2021WP Offload SES Lite: Did not escape some of the fields in the Activity page of the admin dashboardCVE-2021-24494 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The WP Offload SES Lite WordPress plugin before 1.4.5 did not escape some of the fields in the Activity page of the admin dashboard, such as the email's id, subject and recipient, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues when an attacker can control any of these fields, like the subject when filling a contact form for example. The XSS will be executed in the context of a logged in admin viewing the Activity tab of the plugin.

    Product
    WP Offload SES Lite
    Fixed in
    1.4.5
    What to do
    Update WP Offload SES Lite to 1.4.5 or newer.
  • Jul 6, 2021Export Users With Meta: Did not escape the list of roles to export before using them in a SQL statement in the export functionalityCVE-2021-24451 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Export Users With Meta WordPress plugin before 0.6.5 did not escape the list of roles to export before using them in a SQL statement in the export functionality, available to admins, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection.

    Product
    Export Users With Meta
    Fixed in
    0.6.5
    What to do
    Update Export Users With Meta to 0.6.5 or newer.
  • Jul 6, 2021Easy Cookies Policy: Is lacking any capability and CSRF checkCVE-2021-24405 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Easy Cookies Policy WordPress plugin through 1.6.2 is lacking any capability and CSRF check when saving its settings, allowing any authenticated users (such as subscriber) to change them. If users can't register, this can be done through CSRF. Furthermore, the cookie banner setting is not sanitised or validated before being output in all pages of the frontend and the backend settings one, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

    Product
    Easy Cookies Policy
    Affected
    up to 1.6.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.2. Update Easy Cookies Policy to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 21, 2021WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security: Did not sanitise or escape the historyvalue GET parameter before outputting it in a Javascript blockCVE-2021-24373 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 did not sanitise or escape the historyvalue GET parameter before outputting it in a Javascript block, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

    Product
    WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security
    Fixed in
    1.2.2
    What to do
    Update WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security to 1.2.2 or newer.
  • Jun 21, 2021WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security: Did not sanitise or escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] before outputting it in an attributeCVE-2021-24372 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 did not sanitise or escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

    Product
    WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security
    Fixed in
    1.2.2
    What to do
    Update WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security to 1.2.2 or newer.
  • Jun 20, 2021Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey: Did not sanitise or escape its result_id parameterCVE-2021-24368 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin WordPress plugin before 7.1.18 did not sanitise or escape its result_id parameter when displaying an existing quiz result page, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. This could allow for privilege escalation by inducing a logged in admin to open a malicious link

    Product
    Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey
    Fixed in
    7.1.18
    What to do
    Update Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey to 7.1.18 or newer.
  • Jun 14, 2021In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, a lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action, simple301CVE-2021-24356 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, a lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action, simple301redirects/admin/activate_plugin, made it possible for authenticated users to activate arbitrary plugins installed on vulnerable sites.

    Product
    Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • Jun 14, 2021In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, the lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX actions, simpleCVE-2021-24355 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, the lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX actions, simple301redirects/admin/get_wildcard and simple301redirects/admin/wildcard, made it possible for authenticated users to retrieve and update the wildcard value for redirects.

    Product
    Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • Jun 14, 2021A lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action in the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, made it poCVE-2021-24354 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    A lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action in the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, made it possible for authenticated users to install arbitrary plugins on vulnerable sites.

    Product
    Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • Jun 14, 2021import_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks: Had no capability or nonce checks making it possible for unauthenticated users to import a set of site redirectsCVE-2021-24353 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The import_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 had no capability or nonce checks making it possible for unauthenticated users to import a set of site redirects.

    Product
    import_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update import_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • Jun 14, 2021export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks: Had no capability or nonce checks making it possible for unauthenticated users to export a site's redirectsCVE-2021-24352 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 had no capability or nonce checks making it possible for unauthenticated users to export a site's redirects.

    Product
    export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • Jun 7, 2021The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped beforeCVE-2021-24337 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.

    Product
    Video Embed
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update Video Embed to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 1, 2021Database Backup for: Did not escape the backup_recipient POST parameter in before output it back in the attribute of an HTML tagCVE-2021-24322 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Database Backup for WordPress plugin before 2.4 did not escape the backup_recipient POST parameter in before output it back in the attribute of an HTML tag, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

    Product
    Database Backup for
    Fixed in
    2.4
    What to do
    Update Database Backup for to 2.4 or newer.
  • Jun 1, 2021Bello - Directory & Listing: Did not properly sanitise and escape its listing_list_viewCVE-2021-24320 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Bello - Directory & Listing WordPress theme before 1.6.0 did not properly sanitise and escape its listing_list_view, bt_bb_listing_field_my_lat, bt_bb_listing_field_my_lng, bt_bb_listing_field_distance_value, bt_bb_listing_field_my_lat_default, bt_bb_listing_field_keyword, bt_bb_listing_field_location_autocomplete, bt_bb_listing_field_price_range_from and bt_bb_listing_field_price_range_to parameter in ints listing page, leading to reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues.

    Product
    Bello - Directory & Listing
    Fixed in
    1.6.0
    What to do
    Update Bello - Directory & Listing to 1.6.0 or newer.
  • May 24, 2021Autoptimize: Was missing proper escaping and sanitisation in some of its settingsCVE-2021-24332 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.8.4 was missing proper escaping and sanitisation in some of its settings, allowing high privilege users to set XSS payloads in them, leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting issues

    Product
    Autoptimize
    Fixed in
    2.8.4
    What to do
    Update Autoptimize to 2.8.4 or newer.
  • May 24, 2021The method and share GET parameters of the Giveaway pages were not sanitised, validated or escaped before being output back in the pages, thus leading to reflecCVE-2021-24298 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The method and share GET parameters of the Giveaway pages were not sanitised, validated or escaped before being output back in the pages, thus leading to reflected XSS

    Fixed in
    2.36.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.36.2 or newer.
  • May 24, 2021dsgvoaio_write_log AJAX action of the DSGVO All in one for WP: Did not sanitise or escape some POST parameter submitted before outputting them in the Log page in the administrator dashboard (wp-admin/adminCVE-2021-24294 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The dsgvoaio_write_log AJAX action of the DSGVO All in one for WP WordPress plugin before 4.0 did not sanitise or escape some POST parameter submitted before outputting them in the Log page in the administrator dashboard (wp-admin/admin.php?page=dsgvoaiofree-show-log). This could allow unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorised access by using an XSS payload to create a rogue administrator account, which will be trigged when an administrator will view the logs.

    Product
    dsgvoaio_write_log AJAX action of the DSGVO All in one for WP
    Fixed in
    4.0
    What to do
    Update dsgvoaio_write_log AJAX action of the DSGVO All in one for WP to 4.0 or newer.
  • May 17, 2021When taxes are enabled, the "Additional tax classes" field was not properly sanitised or escaped before being output back in the admin dashboard, allowing high CVE-2021-24323 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    When taxes are enabled, the "Additional tax classes" field was not properly sanitised or escaped before being output back in the admin dashboard, allowing high privilege users such as admin to use XSS payloads even when the unfiltered_html is disabled

    Fixed in
    5.2.0
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 5.2.0 or newer.
  • May 17, 2021GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform: Did not sanitise or escape the Background Image field of its Stripe Checkout Setting and Logo field in its Email settingsCVE-2021-24315 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform WordPress plugin before 2.10.4 did not sanitise or escape the Background Image field of its Stripe Checkout Setting and Logo field in its Email settings, leading to authenticated (admin+) Stored XSS issues.

    Product
    GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform
    Fixed in
    2.10.4
    What to do
    Update GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform to 2.10.4 or newer.
  • May 14, 2021The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.CVE-2021-24283 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.

    Fixed in
    2.2.30
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.2.30 or newer.
  • May 14, 2021Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page WordPress pluginCVE-2021-24189 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page WordPress plugin before 2.4, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.

    Product
    Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page
    Fixed in
    2.4
    What to do
    Update Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page to 2.4 or newer.
  • May 6, 2021Stop Spammers: Did not escape user inputCVE-2021-24245 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Stop Spammers WordPress plugin before 2021.9 did not escape user input when blocking requests (such as matching a spam word), outputting it in an attribute after sanitising it to remove HTML tags, which is not sufficient and lead to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

    Product
    Stop Spammers
    Fixed in
    2021.9
    What to do
    Update Stop Spammers to 2021.9 or newer.
  • May 6, 2021An AJAX action registered by the WPBakery Page Builder (Visual Composer) Clipboard WordPress plugin before 4.5.8 did not have capability checks, allowing low prCVE-2021-24244 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    An AJAX action registered by the WPBakery Page Builder (Visual Composer) Clipboard WordPress plugin before 4.5.8 did not have capability checks, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to update the license options (key, email).

    Fixed in
    4.5.8
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.5.8 or newer.
  • May 6, 2021An AJAX action registered by the WPBakery Page Builder (Visual Composer) Clipboard WordPress plugin before 4.5.6 did not have capability checks nor sanitizationCVE-2021-24243 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    An AJAX action registered by the WPBakery Page Builder (Visual Composer) Clipboard WordPress plugin before 4.5.6 did not have capability checks nor sanitization, allowing low privilege users (subscriber+) to call it and set XSS payloads, which will be triggered in all backend pages.

    Fixed in
    4.5.6
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.5.6 or newer.
  • Apr 22, 2021Advanced Custom Fields Pro: Did not properly escape the generated update URLCVE-2021-24241 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 5.9.1 did not properly escape the generated update URL when outputting it in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue in the update settings page.

    Product
    Advanced Custom Fields Pro
    Fixed in
    5.9.1
    What to do
    Update Advanced Custom Fields Pro to 5.9.1 or newer.
  • Apr 5, 2021REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture: Returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capabilityCVE-2021-24170 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.

    Product
    REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture
    Fixed in
    2.5.0
    What to do
    Update REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture to 2.5.0 or newer.
  • Apr 5, 2021The AJAX action, wp_ajax_ninja_forms_sendwp_remote_install_handler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore makinCVE-2021-24163 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The AJAX action, wp_ajax_ninja_forms_sendwp_remote_install_handler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore making it possible for low-level users, such as subscribers, to install and activate the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.34 and retrieve the client_secret key needed to establish the SendWP connection while also installing the SendWP plugin.

    Fixed in
    3.4.34
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.4.34 or newer.
  • Jan 6, 2021The Ninja Forms plugin before 3.4.28 for WordPress lacks escaping for submissions-table fields.CVE-2020-36173 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    The Ninja Forms plugin before 3.4.28 for WordPress lacks escaping for submissions-table fields.

    Product
    Ninja Forms
    Fixed in
    3.4.28
    What to do
    Update Ninja Forms to 3.4.28 or newer.
  • Jan 6, 2021The Advanced Custom Fields plugin before 5.8.12 for WordPress mishandles the escaping of strings in Select2 dropdowns, potentially leading to XSS.CVE-2020-36172 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The Advanced Custom Fields plugin before 5.8.12 for WordPress mishandles the escaping of strings in Select2 dropdowns, potentially leading to XSS.

    Product
    Advanced Custom Fields
    Fixed in
    5.8.12
    What to do
    Update Advanced Custom Fields to 5.8.12 or newer.
  • Aug 26, 2020Vinoj Cardoza WordPress Poll Plugin v36 and lower executes SQL statement passed in via the pollid POST parameter due to a lack of user input escaping.CVE-2020-24315 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    Vinoj Cardoza WordPress Poll Plugin v36 and lower executes SQL statement passed in via the pollid POST parameter due to a lack of user input escaping. This allows users who craft specific SQL statements to dump the entire targets database.

    Affected
    up to 36.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 36.0. 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.
  • May 29, 2020The mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress plugin before 2.54.6 for WordPress does not correctly implement capability checks for AJAX functions related to creation/CVE-2020-12675 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress plugin before 2.54.6 for WordPress does not correctly implement capability checks for AJAX functions related to creation/retrieval/deletion of PHP template files, leading to Remote Code Execution. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-12077.

    Product
    mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress
    Fixed in
    2.54.6
    What to do
    Update mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress to 2.54.6 or newer.
  • Apr 22, 2020The mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress plugin before 2.53.9 for WordPress does not correctly implement AJAX functions with nonces (or capability checks), leadinCVE-2020-12077 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress plugin before 2.53.9 for WordPress does not correctly implement AJAX functions with nonces (or capability checks), leading to remote code execution.

    Product
    mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress
    Fixed in
    2.53.9
    What to do
    Update mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress to 2.53.9 or newer.

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