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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

36added in the last 30 days

544new WordPress flaws this week

391,181entries in the database

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May 17, 2024Defender Security: Insecure Storage of Sensitive InformationCVE-2022-44581 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5
Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows : Screen Temporary Files for Sensitive Information.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 3.3.2.
Product
Defender Security
Affected
up to 3.3.2
What to do
Affects up to 3.3.2. Update Defender Security 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 patchstack.com
May 16, 2024Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution: Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Course DeletionCVE-2024-4279 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Course Deletion in versions up to, and including, 2.7.0 via the 'tutor_course_delete' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This can allow authenticated attackers, with Instructor-level permissions and above, to delete any course.
Product
Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution
Affected
up to 2.7.0
What to do
Affects up to 2.7.0. Update Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course 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
May 14, 2024Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-4392 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4
The Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's wpvideo shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 13.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Product
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Affected
up to 13.3.1
What to do
Affects up to 13.3.1. Update Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 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 4, 2024Stop Spammers Security | Block Spam Users, Comments, Forms: Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE-2023-7065 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4
The Stop Spammers Security | Block Spam Users, Comments, Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2024.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the sfs_process AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add arbitrary IPs to the plugin's allowlist and blocklist via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Product
Stop Spammers Security | Block Spam Users, Comments, Forms
Affected
up to 2024.4
What to do
Affects up to 2024.4. Update Stop Spammers Security | Block Spam Users, Comments, Forms 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 2, 2024Jotform Online Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder, Securely Embed Contact Forms: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-2542 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4
The Jotform Online Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder, Securely Embed Contact Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-32527 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
Product
Jotform Online Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder, Securely Embed Contact Forms
Affected
up to 1.3.1
What to do
Affects up to 1.3.1. Update Jotform Online Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder, Securely Embed Contact Forms 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 2, 2024FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2024-2346 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4
The FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.3 via folder deletion due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access or higher, to delete folders created by other users and make their file uploads visible. CVE-2024-35166 may be a duplicate of this issue.
Product
FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager
Affected
up to 5.6.3
What to do
Affects up to 5.6.3. Update FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & 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 plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Apr 29, 2024Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-33587 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Copy Content Protection Team Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking.This issue affects Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking: from n/a through 3.9.0.
Product
Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking
Affected
up to 3.9.0
What to do
Affects up to 3.9.0. Update Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking 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 patchstack.com
Apr 25, 2024Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')CVE-2024-22144 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackCritical 9
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Eli Scheetz Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall gotmls allows Code Injection.This issue affects Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall: from n/a through 4.21.96.
Product
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
Affected
up to 4.21.96
What to do
Affects up to 4.21.96. Update Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall 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 patchstack.com
Apr 18, 2024EAN for WooCommerce: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6897 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The EAN for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.2 via the the 'alg_wc_ean_product_meta' shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to expose potentially sensitive post metadata.
Product
EAN for WooCommerce
Affected
up to 4.9.2
What to do
Affects up to 4.9.2. Update EAN for WooCommerce 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
Apr 9, 2024LearnPress – WordPress LMS: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2024-1289 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5
The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.3 due to missing validation on a user controlled key when looking up order information. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to obtain information on orders placed by other users and guests, which can be leveraged to sign up for paid courses that were purchased by guests. Emails of other users are also exposed.
Product
LearnPress – WordPress LMS
Affected
up to 4.2.6.3
What to do
Affects up to 4.2.6.3. Update LearnPress – WordPress 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 plugins.trac.wordpress.org wordfence.com
Apr 2, 2024SecuPress Free — WordPress Security: Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE-2024-1504 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The SecuPress Free — WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.5.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the secupress_blackhole_ban_ip() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to block a user's IP via a forged request granted they can trick the user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Product
SecuPress Free — WordPress Security
Affected
up to 2.2.5.1
What to do
Affects up to 2.2.5.1. Update SecuPress Free — WordPress Security 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, 2024All In One WP Security & Firewall: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2024-30468 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in All In One WP Security & Firewall Team All In One WP Security & Firewall.This issue affects All In One WP Security & Firewall: from n/a through 5.2.6.
Product
All In One WP Security & Firewall
Affected
up to 5.2.6
What to do
Affects up to 5.2.6. Update All In One WP Security & Firewall 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 patchstack.com
Mar 27, 2024Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-2956 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.4
The Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 20231101 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
Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box
Affected
up to 20231101
What to do
Affects up to 20231101. Update Simple Ajax Chat – Add a Fast, Secure Chat Box 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 13, 2024FeedWordPress: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2024-0839 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3
The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view draft posts that may contain sensitive information.
Product
FeedWordPress
Affected
up to 2022.0222
What to do
Affects up to 2022.0222. Update FeedWordPress 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 wordpress.org
Mar 13, 2024User Shortcodes Plus: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6969 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The User Shortcodes Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2 via the user_meta shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve potentially sensitive user meta.
Product
User Shortcodes Plus
Affected
up to 2.0.2
What to do
Affects up to 2.0.2. Update User Shortcodes Plus 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
Feb 27, 2024WP Dashboard Notes: Is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameterCVE-2023-7198 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3
The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. This poses a significant security risk as it violates the principle of least privilege and compromises the integrity and privacy of user data.
Product
WP Dashboard Notes
Fixed in
1.0.11
What to do
Update WP Dashboard Notes to 1.0.11 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 22, 2024User Feedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-0903 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4
The User Feedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page_submitted' 'link' value in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in the feedback submission page that will execute when a user clicks the link, while also pressing the command key.
Product
User Feedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds
Affected
up to 1.0.13
What to do
Affects up to 1.0.13. Update User Feedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds 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
Feb 7, 2024All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-1037 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1
The All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tab' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Product
All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
Affected
up to 5.2.5
What to do
Affects up to 5.2.5. Update All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 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
Feb 5, 2024UserPro: Security Feature BypassCVE-2024-0701 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3
The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.6. This is due to the use of client-side restrictions to enforce the 'Disabled registration' Membership feature within the plugin's General settings. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register an account even when account registration has been disabled by an administrator.
Product
UserPro
Affected
up to 5.1.6
What to do
Affects up to 5.1.6. 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
Feb 5, 2024Starbox – the Author Box for Humans: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2024-0366 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The Starbox – the Author Box for Humans plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.7 via the action function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for subscribers to view plugin preferences and potentially other user settings.
Product
Starbox – the Author Box for Humans
Affected
up to 3.4.7
What to do
Affects up to 3.4.7. Update Starbox – the Author Box for Humans 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
Feb 5, 2024Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security: Local File InclusionCVE-2023-6989 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 18.5.9 via the render_action_template parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files.
Product
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security
Affected
up to 18.5.9
What to do
Affects up to 18.5.9. Update Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security 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
Feb 5, 2024Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6983 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 via the vg_display_data shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve potentially sensitive post meta.
Product
Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields
Affected
up to 1.2.1
What to do
Affects up to 1.2.1. Update Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields 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
Feb 2, 2024Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for: Second Order SQL InjectionCVE-2024-0685 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.9
The Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Second Order SQL Injection via the email address value submitted through forms in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL in their email address that will append additional into the already existing query when an administrator triggers a personal data export.
Product
Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for
Affected
up to 3.7.1
What to do
Affects up to 3.7.1. Update Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder 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 sec.stealthcopter.com
Feb 1, 2024Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2023-51674 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AAM Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: from n/a through 6.9.18.
Product
Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More
Affected
up to 6.9.18
What to do
Affects up to 6.9.18. Update Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and 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 patchstack.com patchstack.com
Jan 31, 2024Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-22163 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security: from n/a through 18.5.7.
Product
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security
Affected
up to 18.5.7
What to do
Affects up to 18.5.7. Update Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security 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 patchstack.com
Jan 15, 2024easy.jobs- Best Recruitment Plugin for Job Board Listing, Manager, Career Page for Elementor & Gutenberg: Does not properly secure some of its AJAX actionsCVE-2023-6843 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3
The easy.jobs- Best Recruitment Plugin for Job Board Listing, Manager, Career Page for Elementor & Gutenberg WordPress plugin before 2.4.7 does not properly secure some of its AJAX actions, allowing any logged-in users to modify its settings.
Product
easy.jobs- Best Recruitment Plugin for Job Board Listing, Manager, Career Page for Elementor & Gutenberg
Fixed in
2.4.7
What to do
Update easy.jobs- Best Recruitment Plugin for Job Board Listing, Manager, Career Page for Elementor & Gutenberg to 2.4.7 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Jan 11, 2024WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6506 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0 via the send_backup_codes_email due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to email arbitrary users on the site.
Product
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for
Affected
up to 2.5.0
What to do
Affects up to 2.5.0. Update WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication 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 plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Jan 11, 2024LearnPress: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6223 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 via the /wp-json/lp/v1/profile/course-tab REST API due to missing validation on the 'userID' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve the details of another user's course progress.
Product
LearnPress
Affected
up to 4.2.5.7
What to do
Affects up to 4.2.5.7. Update LearnPress 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
Jan 11, 2024Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6630 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0 via the CF7_get_custom_field and CF7_get_current_user shortcodes due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to access arbitrary metadata of any post type, referencing the post by id and the meta by key.
Product
Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension
Affected
up to 4.1.0
What to do
Affects up to 4.1.0. Update Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension 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
Jan 8, 2024Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorCVE-2023-51490 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall.This issue affects Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall: from n/a through 4.1.0.
Product
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Affected
up to 4.1.0
What to do
Affects up to 4.1.0. Update Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall 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 patchstack.com
Dec 29, 2023Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')CVE-2023-51675 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.7
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in AAM Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More.This issue affects Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: from n/a through 6.9.18.
Product
Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More
Affected
up to 6.9.18
What to do
Affects up to 6.9.18. Update Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and 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 patchstack.com patchstack.com
Dec 29, 2023Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2023-50881 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AAM Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: from n/a through 6.9.15.
Product
Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More
Affected
up to 6.9.15
What to do
Affects up to 6.9.15. Update Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and 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 patchstack.com patchstack.com
Dec 29, 2023Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')CVE-2023-28786 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackLow 3.7
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in SolidWP Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection.This issue affects Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection: from n/a through 8.1.4.
Product
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Affected
up to 8.1.4
What to do
Affects up to 8.1.4. Update Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection 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 patchstack.com
Nov 30, 2023Cookies and Content Security Policy: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorCVE-2023-40662 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Jonk @ Follow me Darling Cookies and Content Security Policy.This issue affects Cookies and Content Security Policy: from n/a through 2.15.
Product
Cookies and Content Security Policy
Affected
up to 2.15
What to do
Affects up to 2.15. Update Cookies and Content Security Policy 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 patchstack.com
Nov 30, 2023Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2023-45050 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: from n/a through 12.8-a.1.
Product
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Affected
up to 12.8-a.1
What to do
Affects up to 12.8-a.1. Update Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 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 patchstack.com
Nov 28, 2023WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-6226 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.13.3 via the su_meta shortcode due to missing validation on the user controlled keys 'key' and 'post_id'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve arbitrary post meta values which may contain sensitive information when combined with another plugin.
Product
WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate
Affected
up to 5.13.3
What to do
Affects up to 5.13.3. Update WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate 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
Nov 27, 2023Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk: Retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headersCVE-2023-5239 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk WordPress plugin before 2.121 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to bypass bruteforce protection.
Product
Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
Fixed in
2.121
What to do
Update Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk to 2.121 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Nov 6, 2023GD Security Headers: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')CVE-2023-46821 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.6
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Milan Petrovic GD Security Headers allows auth. (admin+) SQL Injection.This issue affects GD Security Headers: from n/a through 1.7.
Product
GD Security Headers
Affected
up to 1.7
What to do
Affects up to 1.7. Update GD Security Headers 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 patchstack.com
Oct 29, 2023A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in almosteffortless secure-files Plugin up to 1.1 on WordPress.CVE-2005-10002 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulDBMedium 5.5
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in almosteffortless secure-files Plugin up to 1.1 on WordPress. Affected is the function sf_downloads of the file secure-files.php. The manipulation of the argument downloadfile leads to path traversal. Upgrading to version 1.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is cab025e5fc2bcdad8032d833ebc38e6bd2a13c92. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243804.
Product
almosteffortless secure-files
Affected
up to 1.1
What to do
Affects up to 1.1. Update almosteffortless secure-files 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 vuldb.com
Oct 20, 2023WP Cerber Security: Stored cross-site scriptingCVE-2022-4712 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2
The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Product
WP Cerber Security
Affected
up to 9.1
What to do
Affects up to 9.1. Update WP Cerber Security 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
Oct 20, 2023Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk: Unauthorized user interactionCVE-2020-36698 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to call functions and delete and/or upload files.
Product
Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
Affected
up to 2.50
What to do
Affects up to 2.50. Update Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk 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 wpscan.com
Oct 16, 2023Defender Security: Does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress functionCVE-2023-5089 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.3
The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 4.1.0 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the login page, even when the hide login page functionality of the plugin is enabled.
Product
Defender Security
Fixed in
4.1.0
What to do
Update Defender Security to 4.1.0 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com sprocketsecurity.com
Oct 16, 2023DoLogin Security: Does not restrict the access of a widget that shows the IPs of failed logins to low privileged usersCVE-2023-4800 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5
The DoLogin Security WordPress plugin before 3.7.1 does not restrict the access of a widget that shows the IPs of failed logins to low privileged users.
Product
DoLogin Security
Fixed in
3.7.1
What to do
Update DoLogin Security to 3.7.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Oct 12, 2023Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in josecoelho, Randy Hoyt, steveclarkcouk, Vitaliy Kukin, Eric Le Bail, Tom Ransom Category Meta plugin plugin <CVE-2023-44998 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in josecoelho, Randy Hoyt, steveclarkcouk, Vitaliy Kukin, Eric Le Bail, Tom Ransom Category Meta plugin plugin <= 1.2.8 versions.
Affected
up to 1.2.8
What to do
Affects up to 1.2.8. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com patchstack.com
Sep 25, 2023DoLogin Security: Uses headers suchCVE-2023-4631 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.3
The DoLogin Security WordPress plugin before 3.7 uses headers such as the X-Forwarded-For to retrieve the IP address of the request, which could lead to IP spoofing.
Product
DoLogin Security
Fixed in
3.7
What to do
Update DoLogin Security to 3.7 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Sep 25, 2023DoLogin Security: Does not properly sanitize IP addresses coming from the X-Forwarded-For headerCVE-2023-4549 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The DoLogin Security WordPress plugin before 3.7 does not properly sanitize IP addresses coming from the X-Forwarded-For header, which can be used by attackers to conduct Stored XSS attacks via WordPress' login form.
Product
DoLogin Security
Fixed in
3.7
What to do
Update DoLogin Security to 3.7 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Sep 12, 2023Simplr Registration Form Plus+: Insecure Direct Object ReferencesCVE-2023-4213 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The Simplr Registration Form Plus+ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References in versions up to, and including, 2.4.5. This is due to the plugin providing user-controlled access to objects, letting a user bypass authorization and access system resources. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
Product
Simplr Registration Form Plus+
Affected
up to 2.4.5
What to do
Affects up to 2.4.5. Update Simplr Registration Form Plus+ 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 31, 2023BadgeOS: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-2173 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5
The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the badgeos_delete_step_ajax_handler, badgeos_delete_award_step_ajax_handler, badgeos_delete_deduct_step_ajax_handler, and badgeos_delete_rank_req_step_ajax_handler functions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary posts.
Product
BadgeOS
Affected
up to 3.7.1.6
What to do
Affects up to 3.7.1.6. Update BadgeOS 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, 2023BadgeOS: Insecure Direct Object ReferenceCVE-2023-2172 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3
The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the badgeos_update_steps_ajax_handler, badgeos_update_award_steps_ajax_handler, badgeos_update_deduct_steps_ajax_handler, and badgeos_update_ranks_req_steps_ajax_handler functions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to overwrite arbitrary post titles.
Product
BadgeOS
Affected
up to 3.7.1.6
What to do
Affects up to 3.7.1.6. Update BadgeOS 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 30, 2023Ninja Forms WordPress Ninja Forms Contact Form: Was affected by a HTML Injection security vulnerabilityCVE-2023-4109 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8
The Ninja Forms WordPress Ninja Forms Contact Form WordPress plugin before 3.6.26 was affected by a HTML Injection security vulnerability.
Product
Ninja Forms WordPress Ninja Forms Contact Form
Fixed in
3.6.26
What to do
Update Ninja Forms WordPress Ninja Forms Contact Form to 3.6.26 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com

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