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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.

1,766exploited flaws on CISA’s list
33added in the last 30 days
528new WordPress flaws this week
391,528entries in the database

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  • Jan 30, 2023AAWP: Can be used to abuse trusted domains to load malware or other files through it (Reflected File Download) to bypass firewall rules in companiesCVE-2022-4794 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The AAWP WordPress plugin before 3.12.3 can be used to abuse trusted domains to load malware or other files through it (Reflected File Download) to bypass firewall rules in companies.

    Product
    AAWP
    Fixed in
    3.12.3
    What to do
    Update AAWP to 3.12.3 or newer.
  • Jan 30, 2023Membership For WooCommerce: Does not validate uploaded filesCVE-2022-4395 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Membership For WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not validate uploaded files, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, such as malicious PHP code, and achieve RCE.

    Product
    Membership For WooCommerce
    Fixed in
    2.1.7
    What to do
    Update Membership For WooCommerce to 2.1.7 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, 2023Images Optimize and Upload CF7: Does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated usersCVE-2022-4101 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.1

    The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal attack.

    Product
    Images Optimize and Upload CF7
    Affected
    up to 2.1.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.4. Update Images Optimize and Upload CF7 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 9, 2023Starter Templates by Kadence WP: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3679 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The Starter Templates by Kadence WP WordPress plugin before 1.2.17 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Starter Templates by Kadence WP
    Fixed in
    1.2.17
    What to do
    Update Starter Templates by Kadence WP to 1.2.17 or newer.
  • Jan 9, 2023WPtouch: Unserialises the content of an imported settings fileCVE-2022-3417 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The WPtouch WordPress plugin before 4.3.45 unserialises the content of an imported settings file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when an user import (intentionally or not) a malicious settings file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    WPtouch
    Fixed in
    4.3.45
    What to do
    Update WPtouch to 4.3.45 or newer.
  • Jan 2, 2023Custom Field Template: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-4324 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Custom Field Template WordPress plugin before 2.5.8 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import (intentionally or not) a malicious Customizer Styling file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Custom Field Template
    Fixed in
    2.5.8
    What to do
    Update Custom Field Template to 2.5.8 or newer.
  • Jan 2, 2023Welcart e-Commerce: Does not validate user input before using it in file_exist() functions via various AJAX actions available to any authenticated usersCVE-2022-4237 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.6 does not validate user input before using it in file_exist() functions via various AJAX actions available to any authenticated users, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform PHAR deserialisation when they can upload a file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog

    Product
    Welcart e-Commerce
    Fixed in
    2.8.6
    What to do
    Update Welcart e-Commerce to 2.8.6 or newer.
  • Jan 2, 2023Welcart e-Commerce: Does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated usersCVE-2022-4236 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary files on the server.

    Product
    Welcart e-Commerce
    Fixed in
    2.8.5
    What to do
    Update Welcart e-Commerce to 2.8.5 or newer.
  • Jan 2, 2023Welcart e-Commerce: Does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a fileCVE-2022-4140 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file, which could allow unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server

    Product
    Welcart e-Commerce
    Fixed in
    2.8.5
    What to do
    Update Welcart e-Commerce to 2.8.5 or newer.
  • Dec 26, 2022Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro: Do not escape the cg_multiple_files_for_post POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 0_change-galleryCVE-2022-4164 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cg_multiple_files_for_post POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 0_change-gallery.php. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.

    Product
    Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro
    Fixed in
    19.1.5.1
    What to do
    Update Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro to 19.1.5.1 or newer.
  • Dec 26, 2022Return Refund and Exchange For WooCommerce: Does not validate attachment files to be uploaded via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated usersCVE-2022-4047 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Return Refund and Exchange For WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 4.0.9 does not validate attachment files to be uploaded via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to upload arbitrary files such as PHP and lead to RCE

    Product
    Return Refund and Exchange For WooCommerce
    Fixed in
    4.0.9
    What to do
    Update Return Refund and Exchange For WooCommerce to 4.0.9 or newer.
  • Dec 23, 2022ProfilePress: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2022-4698 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.5

    The ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several form fields in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.

    Product
    ProfilePress
    Affected
    up to 4.5.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.5.0. Update ProfilePress to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 23, 2022ProfilePress: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2022-4697 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.5

    The ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘wp_user_cover_default_image_url’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.

    Product
    ProfilePress
    Affected
    up to 4.5.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.5.0. Update ProfilePress to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 19, 2022JobBoardWP: Does not properly validate file names and types in its file upload functionalitiesCVE-2022-4061 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The JobBoardWP WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not properly validate file names and types in its file upload functionalities, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files such as PHP.

    Product
    JobBoardWP
    Fixed in
    1.2.2
    What to do
    Update JobBoardWP to 1.2.2 or newer.
  • Dec 12, 2022Motors: Does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (suchCVE-2022-3989 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The Motors WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not properly validate uploaded files for dangerous file types (such as .php) in an AJAX action, allowing an attacker to sign up on a victim's WordPress instance, upload a malicious PHP file and attempt to launch a brute-force attack to discover the uploaded payload.

    Product
    Motors
    Fixed in
    1.4.4
    What to do
    Update Motors to 1.4.4 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 12, 2022Listingo: Does not validate files to be uploaded via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated usersCVE-2022-3921 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Listingo WordPress theme before 3.2.7 does not validate files to be uploaded via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to upload arbitrary files and lead to RCE

    Product
    Listingo
    Fixed in
    3.2.7
    What to do
    Update Listingo to 3.2.7 or newer.
  • Dec 12, 2022User Registration: Does not properly restrict the files to be uploaded via an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated usersCVE-2022-3912 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.2.4.1 does not properly restrict the files to be uploaded via an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload PHP files for example.

    Product
    User Registration
    Fixed in
    2.2.4.1
    What to do
    Update User Registration to 2.2.4.1 or newer.
  • Dec 12, 2022WP Tools Increase Maximum Limits, Repair, Server PHP Info, Javascript errors, File Permissions, Transients, Error Log: Does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX actionCVE-2022-3881 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.7

    The WP Tools Increase Maximum Limits, Repair, Server PHP Info, Javascript errors, File Permissions, Transients, Error Log WordPress plugin before 3.43 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and install and activate arbitrary plugins from wordpress.org

    Product
    WP Tools Increase Maximum Limits, Repair, Server PHP Info, Javascript errors, File Permissions, Transients, Error Log
    Fixed in
    3.43
    What to do
    Update WP Tools Increase Maximum Limits, Repair, Server PHP Info, Javascript errors, File Permissions, Transients, Error Log to 3.43 or newer.
  • Dec 12, 2022Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox: Unserializes the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3359 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin before 2.10.7 unserializes the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection when a user imports (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox
    Fixed in
    2.10.7
    What to do
    Update Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox to 2.10.7 or newer.
  • Dec 5, 2022PostmagThemes Demo Import: Does not validate the imported fileCVE-2022-1540 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The PostmagThemes Demo Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not validate the imported file, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) leading to RCE.

    Product
    PostmagThemes Demo Import
    Affected
    up to 1.0.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.7. Update PostmagThemes Demo Import to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 29, 2022Simple:Press: Arbitrary file modificationsCVE-2022-4031 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceLow 3.8

    The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file modifications in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which does not properly restrict files to be edited in the context of the plugin. This makes it possible with attackers, with high-level permissions such as an administrator, to supply paths to arbitrary files on the server that can be modified outside of the intended scope of the plugin.

    Product
    Simple:Press
    Affected
    up to 6.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.8. Update Simple:Press to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 21, 2022DeepL Pro API translation: Discloses sensitive information (including the DeepL API key) in files that are publicly accessible to an externalCVE-2022-3691 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5

    The DeepL Pro API translation plugin WordPress plugin before 1.7.5 discloses sensitive information (including the DeepL API key) in files that are publicly accessible to an external, unauthenticated visitor.

    Product
    DeepL Pro API translation
    Fixed in
    1.7.5
    What to do
    Update DeepL Pro API translation to 1.7.5 or newer.
  • Nov 14, 2022ProfileGrid: Does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the pageCVE-2022-3578 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

    Product
    ProfileGrid
    Fixed in
    5.1.1
    What to do
    Update ProfileGrid to 5.1.1 or newer.
  • Nov 8, 2022Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce plugin <= 3.3.2 on WordPress leading to export file download.CVE-2022-40128 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce plugin <= 3.3.2 on WordPress leading to export file download.

    Affected
    up to 3.3.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3.2. 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.
  • Nov 7, 2022Import any XML or CSV File to: Is not properly filteringCVE-2022-3418 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin before 3.6.9 is not properly filtering which file extensions are allowed to be imported on the server, which could allow administrators in multi-site WordPress installations to upload arbitrary files

    Product
    Import any XML or CSV File to
    Fixed in
    3.6.9
    What to do
    Update Import any XML or CSV File to to 3.6.9 or newer.
  • Nov 7, 2022Import any XML or CSV File to: Is not validating the paths of files contained in uploaded zip archivesCVE-2022-2711 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin before 3.6.9 is not validating the paths of files contained in uploaded zip archives, allowing highly privileged users, such as admins, to write arbitrary files to any part of the file system accessible by the web server via a path traversal vector.

    Product
    Import any XML or CSV File to
    Fixed in
    3.6.9
    What to do
    Update Import any XML or CSV File to to 3.6.9 or newer.
  • Oct 31, 2022Customizer Export/Import: Unserializes the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3380 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Customizer Export/Import WordPress plugin before 0.9.5 unserializes the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when an admin imports (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Customizer Export/Import
    Fixed in
    0.9.5
    What to do
    Update Customizer Export/Import to 0.9.5 or newer.
  • Oct 31, 2022Ocean Extra: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3374 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Ocean Extra WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when a high privilege user import (intentionally or not) a malicious Customizer Styling file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Ocean Extra
    Fixed in
    2.0.5
    What to do
    Update Ocean Extra to 2.0.5 or newer.
  • Oct 31, 2022PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.5.2, PublishPress Capabilities Pro: Unserializes the content of imported filesCVE-2022-3366 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.5.2, PublishPress Capabilities Pro WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 unserializes the content of imported files, which could lead to PHP object injection attacks by administrators, on multisite WordPress configurations. Successful exploitation in this case requires other plugins with a suitable gadget chain to be present on the site.

    Product
    PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.5.2, PublishPress Capabilities Pro
    Fixed in
    2.5.2
    What to do
    Update PublishPress Capabilities WordPress plugin before 2.5.2, PublishPress Capabilities Pro to 2.5.2 or newer.
  • Oct 31, 2022Smart Slider 3: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3357 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin before 3.5.1.11 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when a user import (intentionally or not) a malicious file, and a suitable gadget chain is present on the site.

    Product
    Smart Slider 3
    Fixed in
    3.5.1.11
    What to do
    Update Smart Slider 3 to 3.5.1.11 or newer.
  • Oct 31, 2022Easy WP SMTP: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3334 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Easy WP SMTP WordPress plugin before 1.5.0 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issue when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Easy WP SMTP
    Fixed in
    1.5.0
    What to do
    Update Easy WP SMTP to 1.5.0 or newer.
  • Oct 25, 2022Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-3335 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer WordPress plugin before 1.5.7 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer
    Fixed in
    1.5.7
    What to do
    Update Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer to 1.5.7 or newer.
  • Oct 17, 2022Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload: Does not properly check for the upload size limit set in formsCVE-2022-3282 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload WordPress plugin before 1.3.6.5 does not properly check for the upload size limit set in forms, taking the value from user input sent when submitting the form. As a result, attackers could control the file length limit and bypass the limit set by admins in the contact form.

    Product
    Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload
    Fixed in
    1.3.6.5
    What to do
    Update Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload to 1.3.6.5 or newer.
  • Oct 17, 2022Frontend File Manager: Does not have CSRF checkCVE-2022-3126 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 21.4 does not have CSRF check when uploading files, which could allow attackers to make logged in users upload files on their behalf

    Product
    Frontend File Manager
    Fixed in
    21.4
    What to do
    Update Frontend File Manager to 21.4 or newer.
  • Oct 11, 2022Cozmoslabs Profile Builder plugin <= 3.6.0 at: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2021-36915 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.2

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder plugin <= 3.6.0 at WordPress allows uploading the JSON file and updating the options. Requires Import and Export add-on.

    Product
    Cozmoslabs Profile Builder plugin <= 3.6.0 at
    Affected
    up to 3.6.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.6.0. Update Cozmoslabs Profile Builder plugin <= 3.6.0 at to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 10, 2022Simple File List: Does not implement nonce checksCVE-2022-3208 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 does not implement nonce checks, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin create new page and change it's content via a CSRF attack.

    Product
    Simple File List
    Fixed in
    4.4.12
    What to do
    Update Simple File List to 4.4.12 or newer.
  • Oct 10, 2022Simple File List: Does not sanitise and escape some of its settingsCVE-2022-3207 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 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
    Simple File List
    Fixed in
    4.4.12
    What to do
    Update Simple File List to 4.4.12 or newer.
  • Oct 10, 2022Download Monitor: Does not ensure that files to be downloaded are inside the blog foldersCVE-2022-2981 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.9

    The Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 4.5.98 does not ensure that files to be downloaded are inside the blog folders, and not sensitive, allowing high privilege users such as admin to download the wp-config.php or /etc/passwd even in an hardened environment or multisite setup.

    Product
    Download Monitor
    Fixed in
    4.5.98
    What to do
    Update Download Monitor to 4.5.98 or newer.
  • Oct 10, 2022Enable Media Replace: Does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folderCVE-2022-2554 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.9

    The Enable Media Replace WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not ensure that renamed files are moved to the Upload folder, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to move them outside to the web root directory via a path traversal attack for example

    Product
    Enable Media Replace
    Fixed in
    4.0.0
    What to do
    Update Enable Media Replace to 4.0.0 or newer.
  • Oct 3, 2022Frontend File Manager: Allows any authenticated usersCVE-2022-3125 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 21.3 allows any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to rename a file to an arbitrary extension, like PHP, which could allow them to basically be able to upload arbitrary files on the server and achieve RCE

    Product
    Frontend File Manager
    Fixed in
    21.3
    What to do
    Update Frontend File Manager to 21.3 or newer.
  • Oct 3, 2022Frontend File Manager: Allows any unauthenticated user to rename uploaded files from usersCVE-2022-3124 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.3

    The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 21.3 allows any unauthenticated user to rename uploaded files from users. Furthermore, due to the lack of validation in the destination filename, this could allow allow them to change the content of arbitrary files on the web server

    Product
    Frontend File Manager
    Fixed in
    21.3
    What to do
    Update Frontend File Manager to 21.3 or newer.
  • Sep 26, 2022Simple File List: Does not escape parameters before outputting them back in attributesCVE-2022-3062 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 does not escape parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

    Product
    Simple File List
    Fixed in
    4.4.12
    What to do
    Update Simple File List to 4.4.12 or newer.
  • Sep 26, 2022Ninja Forms Contact Form: Unserialises the content of an imported fileCVE-2022-2903 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The Ninja Forms Contact Form WordPress plugin before 3.6.13 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injections issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

    Product
    Ninja Forms Contact Form
    Fixed in
    3.6.13
    What to do
    Update Ninja Forms Contact Form to 3.6.13 or newer.
  • Sep 21, 2022Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.CVE-2022-40217 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Edit/Upload vulnerability in XplodedThemes WPide plugin <= 2.6 at WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 2.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6. 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 21, 2022Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Soflyy Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin <= 3.6.7 at WordPress.CVE-2022-36386 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackCritical 9.1

    Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Soflyy Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin <= 3.6.7 at WordPress.

    Affected
    up to 3.6.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.6.7. 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.
  • Sep 16, 2022Migration, Backup, Staging: Does not sanitise and validate a parameter before using it to read the content of a fileCVE-2022-2863 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.9

    The Migration, Backup, Staging WordPress plugin before 0.9.76 does not sanitise and validate a parameter before using it to read the content of a file, allowing high privilege users to read any file from the web server via a Traversal attack

    Product
    Migration, Backup, Staging
    Fixed in
    0.9.76
    What to do
    Update Migration, Backup, Staging to 0.9.76 or newer.
  • Sep 6, 2022WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More: Arbitrary file readingCVE-2022-2943 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.9

    The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for Wordpress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reading in versions up to, and including, 5.5.3 due to insufficient file path validation on the alm_repeaters_export() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges, to download arbitrary files hosted on the server that may contain sensitive content, such as the wp-config.php file.

    Product
    WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More
    Affected
    up to 5.5.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.5.3. Update WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 6, 2022All-in-One Video Gallery: Arbitrary file downloads and blind server-side request forgeryCVE-2022-2633 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The All-in-One Video Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads and blind server-side request forgery via the 'dl' parameter found in the ~/public/video.php file in versions up to, and including 2.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated users to download sensitive files hosted on the affected server and forge requests to the server.

    Product
    All-in-One Video Gallery
    Affected
    up to 2.6.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6.0. Update All-in-One Video Gallery 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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