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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.

1,768exploited flaws on CISA’s list

34added in the last 30 days

317new WordPress flaws this week

393,460entries in the database

9,124 results · page 171 of 183

Mar 23, 2022Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Yoo Slider – Image Slider & Video Slider (WordPress plugin) allows attackers with contributor or higher user role to injectCVE-2022-25609 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Yoo Slider – Image Slider & Video Slider (WordPress plugin) allows attackers with contributor or higher user role to inject the malicious code.
Affected
up to 2.0.0
What to do
Affects up to 2.0.0. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Mar 21, 2022Simple Link Directory: Does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users)CVE-2022-0760 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8
The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection
Product
Simple Link Directory
Fixed in
7.7.2
What to do
Update Simple Link Directory to 7.7.2 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Mar 21, 2022Amelia: Stores image blobs into actual files whose extension is controlled by the userCVE-2022-0687 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The Amelia WordPress plugin before 1.0.47 stores image blobs into actual files whose extension is controlled by the user, which may lead to PHP backdoors being uploaded onto the site. This vulnerability can be exploited by logged-in users with the custom "Amelia Manager" role.
Product
Amelia
Fixed in
1.0.47
What to do
Update Amelia to 1.0.47 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 21, 2022miniOrange's Google Authenticator: Does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checksCVE-2022-0229 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.1
The miniOrange's Google Authenticator WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF checks when handling the reconfigureMethod, and does not validate the parameters passed to it properly. As a result, unauthenticated users could delete arbitrary options from the blog, making it unusable.
Product
miniOrange's Google Authenticator
Fixed in
5.5
What to do
Update miniOrange's Google Authenticator to 5.5 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 18, 2022Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.68.6).CVE-2022-25605 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.8
Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.68.6). Vvulnerable parameters &download_path, &download_path_url, &download_page_url.
Affected
up to 1.68.6
What to do
Affects up to 1.68.6. 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Mar 18, 2022Authenticated (contributor of higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Price Table plugin (versions <= 0.2.2).CVE-2022-25604 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.1
Authenticated (contributor of higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Price Table plugin (versions <= 0.2.2).
Affected
up to 0.2.2
What to do
Affects up to 0.2.2. 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 patchstack.com wordpress.org
Mar 18, 2022Authenticated (author or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in MaxGalleria WordPress plugin (versions 6.2.5).CVE-2022-25603 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.8
Authenticated (author or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in MaxGalleria WordPress plugin (versions 6.2.5).
Affected
6.2.5 to 6.2.5
What to do
Affects 6.2.5 to 6.2.5. 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
Mar 18, 2022Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin <= 1.0.77.31 versions.CVE-2021-23150 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.8
Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin <= 1.0.77.31 versions.
Affected
up to 1.0.77.31
What to do
Affects up to 1.0.77.31. 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
Mar 14, 2022Master Addons for Elementor: Does not sanitise and escape the error_message parameter before outputting it back in the response of the jltma_restrict_content AJAX actionCVE-2022-0327 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 does not sanitise and escape the error_message parameter before outputting it back in the response of the jltma_restrict_content AJAX action, available to unauthenticated and authenticated users, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Product
Master Addons for Elementor
Fixed in
1.8.5
What to do
Update Master Addons for Elementor to 1.8.5 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 14, 2022Child Theme Generator: Does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before outputting it backCVE-2021-24982 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.4
The Child Theme Generator WordPress plugin through 2.2.7 does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before outputting it back, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the admin dashboard
Product
Child Theme Generator
Affected
up to 2.2.7
What to do
Affects up to 2.2.7. Update Child Theme Generator 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 14, 2022Add Subtitle: Does not sanitise or escape the sub-title field (available only with classic editor)CVE-2021-24897 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Add Subtitle WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not sanitise or escape the sub-title field (available only with classic editor) when output in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Product
Add Subtitle
Affected
up to 1.1.0
What to do
Affects up to 1.1.0. Update Add Subtitle 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 14, 2022Simple Download Monitor: Allows users with a roleCVE-2021-24692 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to download any file on the web server (such as wp-config.php) via a path traversal vector.
Product
Simple Download Monitor
Fixed in
3.9.5
What to do
Update Simple Download Monitor to 3.9.5 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 7, 2022WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic): Does not sanitise and escape the id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the refUrlDetails AJAX actionCVE-2022-0410 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 5.6 does not sanitise and escape the id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the refUrlDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, leading to a SQL injection
Product
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Fixed in
5.6
What to do
Update WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) to 5.6 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 7, 2022The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, toCVE-2021-24824 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3
The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, to access arbitrary post metadata. This could lead to sensitive data disclosure, for example when used in combination with WooCommerce, the email address of orders can be retrieved
Product
[field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode
Fixed in
4.0.1
What to do
Update [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode to 4.0.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 7, 2022Cost Calculator: Allows users with a roleCVE-2021-24821 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin before 1.6 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via the Description fields of a Cost Calculator > Price Settings (which gets injected on the edit page as well as any page that embeds the calculator using the shortcode), as well as the Text Preview field of a Project (injected on the edit project page)
Product
Cost Calculator
Fixed in
1.6
What to do
Update Cost Calculator to 1.6 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 7, 2022WP Event Manager: Does not escape some of its Field Editor settingsCVE-2021-24810 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8
The WP Event Manager WordPress plugin before 3.1.23 does not escape some of its Field Editor settings when outputting them, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
Product
WP Event Manager
Fixed in
3.1.23
What to do
Update WP Event Manager to 3.1.23 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Mar 7, 2022test parameter of the xmlfeed in the Tradetracker-Store: Is not sanitisedCVE-2021-24778 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2
The test parameter of the xmlfeed in the Tradetracker-Store WordPress plugin before 4.6.60 is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
Product
test parameter of the xmlfeed in the Tradetracker-Store
Fixed in
4.6.60
What to do
Update test parameter of the xmlfeed in the Tradetracker-Store to 4.6.60 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 28, 2022WP RSS Aggregator: Does not sanitise and escape the id parameter in the wprss_fetch_items_row_action AJAX action before outputting it back in the responseCVE-2022-0189 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The WP RSS Aggregator WordPress plugin before 4.20 does not sanitise and escape the id parameter in the wprss_fetch_items_row_action AJAX action before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Product
WP RSS Aggregator
Fixed in
4.20
What to do
Update WP RSS Aggregator to 4.20 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Feb 28, 2022WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic): Does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the updateIpAddress AJAX actionCVE-2021-25042 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the updateIpAddress AJAX action, allowing any authenticated user to call it, or make a logged in user do it via a CSRF attack and add an arbitrary IP address to exclude. Furthermore, due to the lack of validation, sanitisation and escaping, users could set a malicious value and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against logged in admin
Product
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Fixed in
5.5
What to do
Update WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) to 5.5 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 28, 2022Cost Calculator: Allows authenticated users (Contributor+ in versions < 1CVE-2021-24820 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5
The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.6 allows authenticated users (Contributor+ in versions < 1.5, and Admin+ in versions <= 1.6) to perform path traversal and local PHP file inclusion on Windows Web Servers via the Cost Calculator post's Layout
Product
Cost Calculator
Affected
up to 1.6
What to do
Affects up to 1.6. Update Cost Calculator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 24, 2022Essential Addons for Elementor Lite: Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2022-0683 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1
The Essential Addons for Elementor Lite WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the settings parameter found in the ~/includes/Traits/Helper.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto a pages that executes whenever a user clicks on a specially crafted link by an attacker. This affects versions up to and including 5.0.8.
Product
Essential Addons for Elementor Lite
Affected
up to 5.0.8
What to do
Affects up to 5.0.8. Update Essential Addons for Elementor Lite 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 21, 2022Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Survey Maker WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.0.6).CVE-2021-26256 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.7
Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Survey Maker WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.0.6).
Affected
up to 2.0.6
What to do
Affects up to 2.0.6. 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.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Feb 21, 2022Buffer Button: Was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) within the Twitter username to mention text fieldCVE-2021-25058 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Buffer Button WordPress plugin through 1.0 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) within the Twitter username to mention text field.
Product
Buffer Button
Affected
up to 1.0
What to do
Affects up to 1.0. Update Buffer Button 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
Feb 21, 2022Translation Exchange: Was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) within the Project Key text field found in the plugin's settingsCVE-2021-25057 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Translation Exchange WordPress plugin through 1.0.14 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) within the Project Key text field found in the plugin's settings.
Product
Translation Exchange
Affected
up to 1.0.14
What to do
Affects up to 1.0.14. Update Translation Exchange 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
Feb 14, 2022Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP): Is affected by a SQL Injection in the id parameter of the delete actionCVE-2022-0190 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) WordPress plugin before 1.2.6 is affected by a SQL Injection in the id parameter of the delete action.
Product
Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP)
Fixed in
1.2.6
What to do
Update Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) to 1.2.6 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 14, 2022WP Photo Album Plus: Was vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)CVE-2021-25115 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.4
The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 8.0.10 was vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Error log content was handled improperly, therefore any user, even unauthenticated, could cause arbitrary javascript to be executed in the admin panel.
Product
WP Photo Album Plus
Fixed in
8.0.10
What to do
Update WP Photo Album Plus to 8.0.10 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Feb 14, 2022Form Store to DB: Does not sanitise and escape parameter keys before outputting it back in the created entryCVE-2021-25107 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The Form Store to DB WordPress plugin before 1.1.1 does not sanitise and escape parameter keys before outputting it back in the created entry, allowing unauthenticated attacker to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admin
Product
Form Store to DB
Fixed in
1.1.1
What to do
Update Form Store to DB to 1.1.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Feb 14, 2022Mortgage Calculators WP: Does not implement any sanitisation on the color setting of the background of a calculatorCVE-2021-24904 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8
The Mortgage Calculators WP WordPress plugin before 1.56 does not implement any sanitisation on the color setting of the background of a calculator, which could allow high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Product
Mortgage Calculators WP
Fixed in
1.56
What to do
Update Mortgage Calculators WP to 1.56 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 7, 2022WooCommerce Stored Exporter: Was affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the woo_ce admin pageCVE-2022-0149 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The WooCommerce Stored Exporter WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 was affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the woo_ce admin page.
Product
WooCommerce Stored Exporter
Fixed in
2.7.1
What to do
Update WooCommerce Stored Exporter to 2.7.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Feb 7, 2022Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WPLegalPages: Does not check for authorisation and has a flawed CSRF logicCVE-2021-25106 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WPLegalPages WordPress plugin before 2.7.1 does not check for authorisation and has a flawed CSRF logic when saving its settings, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to update them. Furthermore, due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping, it could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Product
Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WPLegalPages
Fixed in
2.7.1
What to do
Update Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WPLegalPages to 2.7.1 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 7, 2022Store Toolkit for WooCommerce: Does not sanitise and escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in an admin page in an error messageCVE-2021-25077 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The Store Toolkit for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.3.2 does not sanitise and escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in an admin page in an error message, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Product
Store Toolkit for WooCommerce
Fixed in
2.3.2
What to do
Update Store Toolkit for WooCommerce to 2.3.2 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Feb 4, 2022Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability discovered in [GWA] AutoResponder WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.3), vulnerable at (&listid).CVE-2021-44779 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.3
Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability discovered in [GWA] AutoResponder WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.3), vulnerable at (&listid). No patched version available, plugin closed.
Affected
up to 2.3
What to do
Affects up to 2.3. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Feb 1, 2022Essential Addons for Elementor: Does not validate and sanitise some template data before it them in include statementsCVE-2022-0320 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8
The Essential Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 5.0.5 does not validate and sanitise some template data before it them in include statements, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion attack and read arbitrary files on the server, this could also lead to RCE via user uploaded files or other LFI to RCE techniques.
Product
Essential Addons for Elementor
Fixed in
5.0.5
What to do
Update Essential Addons for Elementor to 5.0.5 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 1, 2022UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup: Does not sanitise and escape the updraft_restore parameter before outputting it back in the Restore pageCVE-2021-25089 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.16.69 does not sanitise and escape the updraft_restore parameter before outputting it back in the Restore page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Product
UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup
Fixed in
1.16.69
What to do
Update UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup to 1.16.69 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Feb 1, 2022Visual CSS Style Editor: Does not sanitise and escape the wyp_page_type parameter before outputting it back in an admin pageCVE-2021-24934 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The Visual CSS Style Editor WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the wyp_page_type parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
Product
Visual CSS Style Editor
Fixed in
7.5.4
What to do
Update Visual CSS Style Editor to 7.5.4 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Jan 28, 2022Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Ultimate Reviews WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.0.15).CVE-2022-23979 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.8
Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Ultimate Reviews WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.0.15).
Affected
up to 3.0.15
What to do
Affects up to 3.0.15. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Jan 28, 2022Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6).CVE-2021-31567 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.8
Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.
Affected
up to 4.4.6
What to do
Affects up to 4.4.6. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record github.com patchstack.com
Jan 28, 2022Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6) Vulnerable parameCVE-2021-23174 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackLow 3.4
Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6) Vulnerable parameters: &post_title, &downloadable_file_version[0].
Affected
up to 4.4.6
What to do
Affects up to 4.4.6. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com patchstack.com
Jan 24, 2022Tutor LMS: Does not escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin pageCVE-2021-25017 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The Tutor LMS WordPress plugin before 1.9.12 does not escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Product
Tutor LMS
Fixed in
1.9.12
What to do
Update Tutor LMS to 1.9.12 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Jan 24, 2022myCred: Does not sanitise and escape the search query before outputting it back in the history dashboard pageCVE-2021-25015 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1
The myCred WordPress plugin before 2.4 does not sanitise and escape the search query before outputting it back in the history dashboard page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
Product
myCred
Fixed in
2.4
What to do
Update myCred to 2.4 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Jan 24, 2022Simple Download Monitor: Does not enforce nonce checksCVE-2021-24696 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not enforce nonce checks, which could allow attackers to perform CSRF attacks to 1) make admins export logs to exploit a separate log disclosure vulnerability (fixed in 3.9.6), 2) delete logs (fixed in 3.9.9), 3) remove thumbnail image from downloads
Product
Simple Download Monitor
Fixed in
3.9.9
What to do
Update Simple Download Monitor to 3.9.9 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Jan 24, 2022Simple Download Monitor: Could allow users with a roleCVE-2021-24694 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "css_class" argument of sdm_download shortcode, 2) "class" or "placeholder" argument of sdm_search_form shortcode.
Product
Simple Download Monitor
Fixed in
3.9.11
What to do
Update Simple Download Monitor to 3.9.11 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record wpscan.com wpscan.com
Jan 18, 2022ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2022-0233 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the pm_user_avatar and pm_cover_image parameters found in the ~/admin/class-profile-magic-admin.php file which allows attackers with authenticated user access, such as subscribers, to inject arbitrary web scripts into their profile, in versions up to and including 1.2.7.
Product
ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities
Affected
up to 1.2.7
What to do
Affects up to 1.2.7. Update ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, 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 github.com plugins.trac.wordpress.org
Jan 18, 2022User Registration, Login & Landing Pages: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2022-0232 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.8
The User Registration, Login & Landing Pages WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the loader_text parameter found in the ~/includes/templates/landing-page.php file which allows attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.2.7. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.
Product
User Registration, Login & Landing Pages
Affected
up to 1.2.7
What to do
Affects up to 1.2.7. Update User Registration, Login & Landing Pages 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
Jan 18, 2022Random Banner: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2022-0210 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.8
The Random Banner WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the category parameter found in the ~/include/models/model.php file which allowed attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 4.1.4. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.
Product
Random Banner
Affected
up to 4.1.4
What to do
Affects up to 4.1.4. Update Random Banner 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
Jan 18, 2022WHMCS Bridge: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2021-4074 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4
The WHMCS Bridge WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the cc_whmcs_bridge_url parameter found in the ~/whmcs-bridge/bridge_cp.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 6.1. Due to missing authorization checks on the cc_whmcs_bridge_add_admin function, low-level authenticated users such as subscribers can exploit this vulnerability.
Product
WHMCS Bridge
Affected
up to 6.1
What to do
Affects up to 6.1. Update WHMCS Bridge 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 17, 2022Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.3.7: Stored cross-site scriptingCVE-2022-0182 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by vultures@jpcert.or.jpMedium 5.4
Stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.3.7 allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script via an website that uses Quiz And Survey Master.
Product
Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.3.7
Fixed in
7.3.7
What to do
Update Quiz And Survey Master versions prior to 7.3.7 to 7.3.7 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record jvn.jp quizandsurveymaster.com
Jan 14, 2022Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress plugin Download Monitor (versions <= 4.4.6).CVE-2021-36920 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.8
Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress plugin Download Monitor (versions <= 4.4.6).
Affected
up to 4.4.6
What to do
Affects up to 4.4.6. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
Full record and what to do →NVD record patchstack.com wordpress.org
Jan 10, 2022Button Generator: Within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as wellCVE-2021-25052 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The Button Generator WordPress plugin before 2.3.3 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading to CSRF RCE.
Product
Button Generator
Fixed in
2.3.3
What to do
Update Button Generator to 2.3.3 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record plugins.trac.wordpress.org wpscan.com
Jan 10, 2022WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro: Does not sanitise and escape the option parameter before using it in a SQL statementCVE-2021-24949 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8
The "WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro WordPress plugin before 5.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the option parameter before using it in a SQL statement, which could lead to SQL injection
Product
WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro
Fixed in
5.0.7
What to do
Update WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro to 5.0.7 or newer.
Full record and what to do →NVD record roadmap.theplusaddons.com wpscan.com

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