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Vulnerability database

Every flaw the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency (CISA) has confirmed attackers are using, plus the new WordPress plugin and theme bugs published each day, sorted by what they mean for a small business. We refresh it twice a day. If you see something your website or office runs, tell us.

1,766exploited flaws on CISA’s list

35added in the last 30 days

575new WordPress flaws this week

391,358entries in the database

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Sep 20, 2024Webo-facto: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-8853 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The Webo-facto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.40 due to insufficient restriction on the 'doSsoAuthentification' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make themselves administrators by registering with a username that contains '-wfuser'.
Product
Webo-facto
Affected
up to 1.40
What to do
Affects up to 1.40. Update Webo-facto to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 17, 2024Houzez Login Register: Privilege EscalationCVE-2024-21743 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 8.8
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 3.2.5.
Product
Houzez Login Register
Affected
up to 3.2.5
What to do
Affects up to 3.2.5. Update Houzez Login Register to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com
Sep 14, 2024Login with phone number: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-6482 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Login with phone number plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.49. This is due to a lack of validation and missing capability check on user-supplied data in the 'lwp_update_password_action' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update their role to any other role, including Administrator. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.7.40. The login with phone number pro plugin was required to exploit the vulnerability in versions 1.7.40 - 1.7.49.
Product
Login with phone number
Affected
up to 1.7.49
What to do
Affects up to 1.7.49. Update Login with phone number to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 14, 2024Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC): Privilege escalationCVE-2024-8246 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.11. This is due to plugin not properly restricting what users have access to set the default role on registration forms. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to create a registration form with a custom role that allows them to register as administrators.
Product
Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)
Affected
up to 2.8.11
What to do
Affects up to 2.8.11. Update Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Sep 11, 2024Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-8253 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions 2.2.87 to 2.2.90. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what user meta values can be updated and ensuring a form is active. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta to become an administrator.
Product
Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks
What to do
Update Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 6, 2024ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board: Privilege EscalationCVE-2024-8428 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2 via the submit_form_handler due to missing validation on the 'user_id' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change the email address of administrative user accounts which can then be leveraged to reset the administrative users password and gain access to their account.
Product
ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board
Affected
up to 2.0.2
What to do
Affects up to 2.0.2. Update ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 6, 2024WPCOM Member: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-7493 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary data to be passed to wp_insert_user() during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update their role to that of an administrator during registration.
Product
WPCOM Member
Affected
up to 1.5.2.1
What to do
Affects up to 1.5.2.1. Update WPCOM Member to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 6, 2024WP-Recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More: Privilege escalation/account takeoverCVE-2024-8292 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The WP-Recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation/account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 16.26.8. This is due to to plugin not properly verifying a user's identity during new order creation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply any email through the user_email field and update the password for that user during new order creation. This requires the commerce addon to be enabled in order to exploit.
Product
WP-Recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More
Affected
up to 16.26.8
What to do
Affects up to 16.26.8. Update WP-Recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 6, 2024Newsletters: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-8247 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.2. This is due to the plugin not restricting what user meta can be updated as screen options. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator. Please note that this only affects users with access to edit/update screen options, which means an administrator would need to grant lower privilege users with access to the Sent & Draft Emails page of the plugin in order for this to be exploited.
Product
Newsletters
Affected
up to 4.9.9.2
What to do
Affects up to 4.9.9.2. Update Newsletters to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 4, 2024MultiVendorX – The Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution: Privilege escalation/de-escalation and account takeoverCVE-2024-8289 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The MultiVendorX – The Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation/de-escalation and account takeover due to an insufficient capability check on the update_item_permissions_check and create_item_permissions_check functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the password of any user with the vendor role, create new users with the vendor role, and demote other users like administrators to the vendor role.
Product
MultiVendorX – The Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution
Affected
up to 4.2.0
What to do
Affects up to 4.2.0. Update MultiVendorX – The Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 4, 2024The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-8102 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the module_all_toggle_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
Product
The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended
Affected
up to 3.0.8
What to do
Affects up to 3.0.8. Update The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Aug 14, 2024Zephyr Project Manager: Limited privilege escalationCVE-2024-7624 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1
The Zephyr Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.101. This is due to the plugin not properly checking a users capabilities before allowing them to enable access to the plugin's settings through the update_user_access() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to grant themselves full access to the plugin's settings.
Product
Zephyr Project Manager
Affected
up to 3.3.101
What to do
Affects up to 3.3.101. Update Zephyr Project Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Aug 3, 2024JetFormBuilder: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-7291 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2
The JetFormBuilder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.4.1. This is due to improper restriction on user meta fields. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level and above permissions, to register as super-admins on the sites configured as multi-sites.
Product
JetFormBuilder
Affected
up to 3.3.4.1
What to do
Affects up to 3.3.4.1. Update JetFormBuilder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Aug 1, 2024FundEngine: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-6698 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The FundEngine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying user meta updated through the update_user_meta function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta which can be leveraged to update their capabilities to gain administrator access.
Product
FundEngine
Affected
up to 1.7.0
What to do
Affects up to 1.7.0. Update FundEngine to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Jul 20, 2024WooCommerce - Social Login: Unauthenticated privilege escalationCVE-2024-6637 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3
The WooCommerce - Social Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This is due to a lack of brute force controls on a weak one-time password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to brute force the one-time password for any user, except an Administrator, if they know the email of user.
Product
WooCommerce - Social Login
Affected
up to 2.7.3
What to do
Affects up to 2.7.3. Update WooCommerce - Social Login to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record codecanyon.net wordfence.com
Jul 17, 2024BookingPress – Appointment Booking Calendar Plugin and Online Scheduling: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-6660 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The BookingPress – Appointment Booking Calendar Plugin and Online Scheduling Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the bookingpress_import_data_continue_process_func function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site and upload arbitrary files. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
Product
BookingPress – Appointment Booking Calendar Plugin and Online Scheduling
Affected
up to 1.1.5
What to do
Affects up to 1.1.5. Update BookingPress – Appointment Booking Calendar Plugin and Online Scheduling to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Jul 11, 2024JSON API User: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-6624 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
Product
JSON API User
Affected
up to 3.9.3
What to do
Affects up to 3.9.3. Update JSON API User to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Jul 10, 2024ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-6411 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 5.8.9. This is due to a lack of validation on user-supplied data in the 'pm_upload_image' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update their user capabilities to Administrator.
Product
ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities
Affected
up to 5.8.9
What to do
Affects up to 5.8.9. Update ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Jun 8, 2024PowerPack Pro for Elementor: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-3668 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The PowerPack Pro for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.17. This is due to the plugin not restricting low privileged users from setting a default role for a registration form. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to create a registration form with administrator set as the default role and then register as an administrator.
Product
PowerPack Pro for Elementor
Affected
up to 2.10.17
What to do
Affects up to 2.10.17. Update PowerPack Pro for Elementor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record powerpackelements.com wordfence.com
Jun 3, 2024Frontend Registration – Contact Form 7: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-4870 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2
The Frontend Registration – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1 due to insufficient restriction on the '_cf7frr_' post meta. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access and above, to modify the default user role in the registration form settings.
Product
Frontend Registration – Contact Form 7
Affected
up to 5.1
What to do
Affects up to 5.1. Update Frontend Registration – Contact Form 7 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
May 18, 2024Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-2771 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the /wp-json/fluentform/v1/managers REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.16. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to grant users with Fluent Form management permissions which gives them access to all of the plugin's settings and features. This also makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete manager accounts.
Product
Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder
Affected
up to 5.1.16
What to do
Affects up to 5.1.16. Update Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
May 14, 2024Spectra Pro: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-3828 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Spectra Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This is due to the plugin allowing lower-privileged users to create registration forms and set the default role to administrator This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to create administrator-level accounts.
Product
Spectra Pro
Affected
up to 1.1.5
What to do
Affects up to 1.1.5. Update Spectra Pro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpspectra.com wordfence.com
May 2, 2024User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-2417 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the form_save_action() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the registration form and make the default registration role administrator. This subsequently allows the attacker to register an account as an administrator on the site.
Product
User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile
Affected
up to 3.1.5
What to do
Affects up to 3.1.5. Update User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record github.com plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Apr 9, 2024RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-1991 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_users_role() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator
Product
RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login
Affected
up to 5.3.0.0
What to do
Affects up to 5.3.0.0. Update RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Mar 29, 2024MasterStudy LMS: Privilege EscalationCVE-2024-2409 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks within the _register_user() function called by the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_stm_lms_register' AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register a user with administrator-level privileges when MasterStudy LMS Pro is installed and the LMS Forms Editor add-on is enabled.
Product
MasterStudy LMS
Affected
up to 3.3.1
What to do
Affects up to 3.3.1. Update MasterStudy LMS to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record docs.stylemixthemes.com plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Mar 18, 2024Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG): Does not sanitize uploaded SVG filesCVE-2023-7085 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) WordPress plugin through 3.4 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.
Product
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
Affected
up to 3.4
What to do
Affects up to 3.4. Update Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 13, 2024The Malware Scanner plugin and the Web Application Firewall plugin for WordPress (both by MiniOrange) are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing caCVE-2024-2172 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The Malware Scanner plugin and the Web Application Firewall plugin for WordPress (both by MiniOrange) are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the mo_wpns_init() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.2 (for Malware Scanner) and 2.1.1 (for Web Application Firewall). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator.
Affected
up to 4.7.2
What to do
Affects up to 4.7.2. 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Mar 13, 2024Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-1505 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.19. This is due to plugin allowing arbitrary user meta updates through the saved_user_info() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as students, to elevate their user role to that of an administrator.
Product
Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for
Affected
up to 1.9.19
What to do
Affects up to 1.9.19. Update Academy LMS – eLearning and online course solution for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Nov 22, 2023UserPro: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-6009 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'userpro_update_user_profile' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_capabilities' parameter during a profile update.
Product
UserPro
Affected
up to 5.1.4
What to do
Affects up to 5.1.4. Update UserPro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record codecanyon.net wordfence.com
Nov 3, 2023MStore API: Unauthorized Account Access and Privilege EscalationCVE-2023-3277 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The MStore API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Account Access and Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 4.10.7 due to improper implementation of the Apple login feature. This allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user as long as they know the user's email address.
Product
MStore API
Affected
up to 4.10.7
What to do
Affects up to 4.10.7. Update MStore API to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 12, 2023BAN Users: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-4153 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The BAN Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to a missing capability check on the 'w3dev_save_ban_user_settings_callback' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify the plugin settings to access the ban and unban functionality and set the role of the unbanned user.
Product
BAN Users
Affected
up to 1.5.3
What to do
Affects up to 1.5.3. Update BAN Users to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Aug 31, 2023WP Project Manager: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-3636 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'save_users_map_name' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'usernames' parameter.
Product
WP Project Manager
Affected
up to 2.6.4
What to do
Affects up to 2.6.4. Update WP Project Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Aug 22, 2023Donation Forms by Charitable: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-4404 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The Donation Forms by Charitable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.7.0.12 due to insufficient restriction on the 'update_core_user' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to specify their user role by supplying the 'role' parameter during a registration.
Product
Donation Forms by Charitable
Affected
up to 1.7.0.12
What to do
Affects up to 1.7.0.12. Update Donation Forms by Charitable to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Aug 12, 2023Premium Packages - Sell Digital Products Securely: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-4293 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Premium Packages - Sell Digital Products Securely plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.7.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'wpdmpp_update_profile' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'profile[role]' parameter during a profile update.
Product
Premium Packages - Sell Digital Products Securely
Affected
up to 5.7.4
What to do
Affects up to 5.7.4. Update Premium Packages - Sell Digital Products Securely to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Aug 8, 2023Real Estate Manager: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-4239 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Real Estate Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 7.2 due to insufficient restriction on the 'rem_save_profile_front' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_capabilities' parameter during a profile update.
Product
Real Estate Manager
Affected
up to 7.2
What to do
Affects up to 7.2. Update Real Estate Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Aug 3, 2023WP Ultimate CSV Importer: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-4140 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.6
The WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 7.9.8 due to insufficient restriction on the 'get_header_values' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as an author, if the administrator previously grants access in the plugin settings, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_capabilities->cus1' parameter.
Product
WP Ultimate CSV Importer
Affected
up to 7.9.8
What to do
Affects up to 7.9.8. Update WP Ultimate CSV Importer to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Jun 6, 2023Controlled Admin Access: Privilege EscalationCVE-2021-4360 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.9
The Controlled Admin Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5 by not properly restricting access to the configuration page. This makes it possible for attackers to create a new administrator role with unrestricted access.
Product
Controlled Admin Access
Affected
up to 1.5.5
What to do
Affects up to 1.5.5. Update Controlled Admin Access to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record blog.nintechnet.com plugins.svn.wordpress.org
Jun 6, 2023Frontend File Manager: Privilege EscalationCVE-2021-4344 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4
The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).
Product
Frontend File Manager
Affected
up to 18.2
What to do
Affects up to 18.2. Update Frontend File Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record blog.nintechnet.com wordfence.com
Jun 6, 2023ReviewX: Privilege escalationCVE-2023-2833 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The ReviewX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.13 due to insufficient restriction on the 'rx_set_screen_options' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_screen_options[option]' and 'wp_screen_options[value]' parameters during a screen option update.
Product
ReviewX
Affected
up to 1.6.13
What to do
Affects up to 1.6.13. Update ReviewX to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record lana.codes plugins.trac.wordpress.org
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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org plugins.trac.wordpress.org
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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Jan 25, 2022The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit,CVE-2021-45729 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4
The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit, and delete maps.
Product
WP Google Map
Affected
up to 1.8.0
What to do
Affects up to 1.8.0. Update WP Google Map to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Jan 17, 2022All in One SEO: Is affected by a Privilege Escalation issueCVE-2021-25036 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The All in One SEO WordPress plugin before 4.1.5.3 is affected by a Privilege Escalation issue, which was discovered during an internal audit by the Jetpack Scan team, and may grant bad actors access to protected REST API endpoints they shouldn’t have access to. This could ultimately enable users with low-privileged accounts, like subscribers, to perform remote code execution on affected sites.
Product
All in One SEO
Fixed in
4.1.5.3
What to do
Update All in One SEO to 4.1.5.3 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record jetpack.com plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Sep 27, 2021WordPress uListing: Unauthenticated Privilege EscalationCVE-2021-36879 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackCritical 9.8
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability in WordPress uListing plugin (versions <= 2.0.5). Possible if WordPress configuration allows user registration.
Product
WordPress uListing
Affected
up to 2.0.5
What to do
Affects up to 2.0.5. Update WordPress uListing to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Jul 30, 2021The LearnPress plugin before 3.2.6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to escalate the privileges of any user to LP Instructor via the accept-to-be-teacher CVE-2020-11511 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.1
The LearnPress plugin before 3.2.6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to escalate the privileges of any user to LP Instructor via the accept-to-be-teacher action parameter.
Product
LearnPress
Fixed in
3.2.6.9
What to do
Update LearnPress to 3.2.6.9 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record packetstormsecurity.com cwe.mitre.org
Jul 7, 2021WP Fluent Forms plugin < 3.6.67: Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting and limited Privilege EscalationCVE-2021-34620 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The WP Fluent Forms plugin < 3.6.67 for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting and limited Privilege Escalation due to a missing nonce check in the access control function for administrative AJAX actions
Product
WP Fluent Forms plugin < 3.6.67
What to do
Update WP Fluent Forms plugin < 3.6.67 to the newest version.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Jan 4, 2021An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.12 for WordPress, aka Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via User Roles.CVE-2020-36157 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 10
An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.12 for WordPress, aka Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via User Roles. Due to the lack of filtering on the role parameter that could be supplied during the registration process, an attacker could supply the role parameter with a WordPress capability (or any custom Ultimate Member role) and effectively be granted those privileges.
Product
An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member
Fixed in
2.1.12
What to do
Update An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member to 2.1.12 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wordpress.org wpscan.com
Jan 4, 2021An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.12 for WordPress, aka Authenticated Privilege Escalation via Profile Update.CVE-2020-36156 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.9
An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.12 for WordPress, aka Authenticated Privilege Escalation via Profile Update. Any user with wp-admin access to the profile.php page could supply the parameter um-role with a value set to any role (e.g., Administrator) during a profile update, and effectively escalate their privileges.
Product
An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member
Fixed in
2.1.12
What to do
Update An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member to 2.1.12 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wordpress.org wpscan.com

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