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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
584new WordPress flaws this week
391,288entries in the database

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  • Oct 16, 2024WP Fastest Cache: Unauthorized arbitrary file deletionCVE-2020-36836 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8

    The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 0.9.0.2 due to a lack of capability checking and insufficient path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated users with minimal permissions to delete arbitrary files from the server.

    Product
    WP Fastest Cache
    Affected
    up to 0.9.0.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.9.0.2. Update WP Fastest Cache to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 16, 2024Advanced Access Manager: Unauthenticated Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2019-25213 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Advanced Access Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read in versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.1 due to insufficient validation on the aam-media parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read any file on the server, including sensitive files such as wp-config.php

    Product
    Advanced Access Manager
    Affected
    up to 5.9.8.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.9.8.1. Update Advanced Access Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 15, 2024The AADMY – Add Auto Date Month Year Into Posts: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-9837 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The AADMY – Add Auto Date Month Year Into Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The AADMY – Add Auto Date Month Year Into Posts
    Affected
    up to 2.0.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.1. Update The AADMY – Add Auto Date Month Year Into Posts to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 12, 2024Order Attachments for WooCommerce: Unauthorized limited arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-9756 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Order Attachments for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized limited arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the wcoa_add_attachment AJAX action in versions 2.0 to 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload limited file types.

    Product
    Order Attachments for WooCommerce
    Affected
    2.0 to 2.4.1
    What to do
    Affects 2.0 to 2.4.1. Update Order Attachments for WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 11, 2024Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder: Arbitrary file readCVE-2024-9507 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.9

    The Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.2 due to improper input validation within the iconUpload function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to leverage a PHP filter chain attack and read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

    Product
    Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder
    Affected
    up to 2.15.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.15.2. Update Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 11, 2024GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-9234 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function (install-active-plugin REST API endpoint) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, or utilize the functionality to upload arbitrary files spoofed like plugins.

    Product
    GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor
    Affected
    up to 2.1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.0. Update GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 11, 2024WordPress Comments Import & Export: To arbitrary file readCVE-2024-7514 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The WordPress Comments Import & Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to to arbitrary file read due to insufficient file path validation during the comments import process, in versions up to, and including, 2.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. The issue was partially fixed in version 2.3.8 and fully fixed in 2.3.9

    Product
    WordPress Comments Import & Export
    Affected
    up to 2.3.7
    Fixed in
    2.3.8
    What to do
    Update WordPress Comments Import & Export to 2.3.8 or newer.
  • Oct 9, 2024Shortcodes AnyWhere: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-9581 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The Shortcodes AnyWhere plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    Shortcodes AnyWhere
    Affected
    up to 1.0.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.1. Update Shortcodes AnyWhere to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 8, 2024LatePoint: Arbitrary User Password ChangeCVE-2024-8911 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is 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 change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note that changing a WordPress user's password is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. Without this setting enabled, only the passwords of plugin customers, which are stored and managed in a separate database table, can be modified.

    Product
    LatePoint
    Affected
    up to 5.0.11
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.0.11. Update LatePoint to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 2, 2024Email Subscribers by Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters, Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8254 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4

    The Email Subscribers by Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters, Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.34. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    Email Subscribers by Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters, Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 5.7.34
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.7.34. Update Email Subscribers by Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters, Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 2, 2024WP Hotel Booking: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7855 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the update_review() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    WP Hotel Booking
    Affected
    up to 2.1.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.2. Update WP Hotel Booking to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 1, 2024Hello World: Arbitrary File ReadingCVE-2024-9224 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Hello World plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Reading in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 via the hello_world_lyric() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

    Product
    Hello World
    Affected
    up to 2.1.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.1. Update Hello World to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 1, 2024Wechat Social login: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-9108 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Wechat Social login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'convert_remoteimage_to_local' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Wechat Social login
    Affected
    up to 1.3.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.0. Update Wechat Social login to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 30, 2024Starbox: Does not properly render social media profiles URLs in certain contextsCVE-2024-8239 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Starbox WordPress plugin before 3.5.3 does not properly render social media profiles URLs in certain contexts, like the malicious user's profile or pages where the starbox shortcode is used, which may be abused by users with at least the contributor role to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

    Product
    Starbox
    Fixed in
    3.5.3
    What to do
    Update Starbox to 3.5.3 or newer.
  • Sep 26, 2024Advanced File Manager: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-8126 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the 'class_fma_connector.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Advanced File Manager
    Affected
    up to 5.2.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.2.8. Update Advanced File Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 26, 2024Jupiter X Core: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7772 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a mishandled file type validation in the 'validate' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Jupiter X Core
    Affected
    up to 4.6.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.6.5. Update Jupiter X Core to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 24, 2024The Special Text Boxes: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8481 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.4. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The Special Text Boxes
    Affected
    up to 6.2.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.2.4. Update The Special Text Boxes to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 23, 2024BA Book Everything: Arbitrary password resetCVE-2024-8794 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary password reset in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.20. This is due to the reset_user_password() function not verifying a user's identity prior to setting a password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset any user's passwords, including administrators. It's important to note that the attacker will not have access to the generated password, therefore, privilege escalation is not possible.

    Product
    BA Book Everything
    Affected
    up to 1.6.20
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.20. Update BA Book Everything to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 23, 2024WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking: Arbitrary file overwriteCVE-2024-8671 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.1

    The WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file overwrite due to insufficient file path validation in the inc/barcode.php file in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

    Product
    WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking
    Affected
    up to 4.1.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.1.2. Update WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 23, 2024The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8623 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter
    Affected
    up to 1.3.3.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.3.3. Update The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 14, 2024The Simple Spoiler: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8479 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The Simple Spoiler plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in versions 1.2 to 1.3. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The Simple Spoiler
    Affected
    1.2 to 1.3
    What to do
    Affects 1.2 to 1.3. Update The Simple Spoiler to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 13, 2024The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8271 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode in the 'woocs_get_custom_price_html' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 1.4.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.2.1. Update The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 13, 2024MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-8242 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the update_user_profile() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.15.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files (not including PHP files) on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This can be paired with a registration endpoint for unauthenticated users to exploit the issue.

    Product
    MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud
    Affected
    up to 4.15.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.15.3. Update MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 11, 2024WP Delicious – Recipe Plugin for Food Bloggers (formerly Delicious Recipes): Arbitrary file movement and readingCVE-2024-7626 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The WP Delicious – Recipe Plugin for Food Bloggers (formerly Delicious Recipes) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file movement and reading due to insufficient file path validation in the save_edit_profile_details() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to move arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is moved (such as wp-config.php). This can also lead to the reading of arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.

    Product
    WP Delicious – Recipe Plugin for Food Bloggers (formerly Delicious Recipes)
    Affected
    up to 1.6.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.9. Update WP Delicious – Recipe Plugin for Food Bloggers (formerly Delicious Recipes) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 10, 2024Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7770 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted upload permissions by an administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for
    Affected
    up to 6.5.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.5.5. Update Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 10, 2024Starbox: Does not sanitise and escape some of its settingsCVE-2024-7955 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.8

    The Starbox WordPress plugin before 3.5.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

    Product
    Starbox
    Fixed in
    3.5.2
    What to do
    Update Starbox to 3.5.2 or newer.
  • Sep 9, 2024The Affiliate Super Assistent: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8478 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The Affiliate Super Assistent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3. This is due to the software allowing users to supply arbitrary shortcodes in comments when the 'Parse comments' option is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The Affiliate Super Assistent
    Affected
    up to 1.5.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.5.3. Update The Affiliate Super Assistent to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 7, 2024Customizer Export/Import: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7620 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.6

    The Customizer Export/Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the '_import' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: This vulnerability is only exploitable when used in conjunction with a race condition as the uploaded file is deleted shortly after it is created.

    Product
    Customizer Export/Import
    Affected
    up to 0.9.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.9.7. Update Customizer Export/Import to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 6, 2024Revision Manager TMC: Unauthorized arbitrary email sendingCVE-2024-7622 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Revision Manager TMC plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary email sending due to a missing capability check on the _a_ajaxQuickEmailTestCallback() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to send emails with arbitrary content to any individual through the vulnerable web server.

    Product
    Revision Manager TMC
    Affected
    up to 2.8.19
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.8.19. Update Revision Manager TMC to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 3, 2024WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website: Local File Inclusion, Arbitrary Settings Update, and User CreationCVE-2024-7950 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion, Arbitrary Settings Update, and User Creation in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.6 via several functions called by the 'checkFormRequest' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. Attackers can also update arbitrary settings and create user accounts even when registration is disabled, leading to user creation with a default role of Administrator.

    Product
    WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website
    Affected
    up to 2.1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.6. Update WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 29, 2024MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar: Unauthorized arbitrary file deletionCVE-2024-7856 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion due to a missing capability check on the removeTempFiles() function and insufficient path validation on the 'file' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files which can make remote code execution possible when wp-config.php is deleted.

    Product
    MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar
    Affected
    up to 5.7.0.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.7.0.1. Update MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 28, 2024Funnelforms Free: Arbitrary file deletionCVE-2024-6312 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2 via the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a file or its path prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Funnelforms Free
    Affected
    up to 3.7.3.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.7.3.2. Update Funnelforms Free to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 28, 2024Funnelforms Free: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-6311 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'af2_add_font' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Funnelforms Free
    Affected
    up to 3.7.3.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.7.3.2. Update Funnelforms Free to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 22, 2024File Manager Pro: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7559 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation and capability checks in the mk_file_folder_manager AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    File Manager Pro
    Affected
    up to 8.3.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 8.3.7. Update File Manager Pro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 21, 2024AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7384 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the acym_extractArchive function in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for
    Affected
    up to 9.7.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 9.7.2. Update AcyMailing – An Ultimate Newsletter Plugin and Marketing Automation Solution for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 20, 2024Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder: Arbitrary file deletionCVE-2024-7782 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.7

    The Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the iconRemove function in versions 2.0 to 2.13.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

    Product
    Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder
    Affected
    2.0 to 2.13.4
    What to do
    Affects 2.0 to 2.13.4. Update Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 20, 2024Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder: Arbitrary file read and deletionCVE-2024-7777 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9

    The Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation in multiple functions in versions 2.0 to 2.13.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read and delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

    Product
    Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder
    Affected
    2.0 to 2.13.9
    What to do
    Affects 2.0 to 2.13.9. Update Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 20, 2024Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder: Arbitrary JavaScript file uploadsCVE-2024-7775 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.5

    The Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary JavaScript file uploads due to missing input validation in the addCustomCode function in versions 2.0 to 2.13.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary JavaScript files to the affected site's server.

    Product
    Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder
    Affected
    2.0 to 2.13.9
    What to do
    Affects 2.0 to 2.13.9. Update Contact Form by Bit Form: Multi Step Form, Calculation Contact Form, Payment Contact Form & Custom Contact Form builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 20, 2024AdRotate Banner Manager – The only ad manager you'll need: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2022-1206 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The AdRotate Banner Manager – The only ad manager you'll need plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file extension sanitization in the adrotate_insert_media() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.13.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files with double extensions on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This is only exploitable on select instances where the configuration will execute the first extension present.

    Product
    AdRotate Banner Manager – The only ad manager you'll need
    Affected
    up to 5.13.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.13.2. Update AdRotate Banner Manager – The only ad manager you'll need to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 19, 2024GEO my WP: Does not prevent unauthenticated attackers from including arbitrary files in PHP's execution contextCVE-2024-6330 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The GEO my WP WordPress plugin before 4.5.0.2 does not prevent unauthenticated attackers from including arbitrary files in PHP's execution context, which leads to Remote Code Execution.

    Product
    GEO my WP
    Fixed in
    4.5.0.2
    What to do
    Update GEO my WP to 4.5.0.2 or newer.
  • Aug 17, 2024Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder: Arbitrary File UploadCVE-2023-0714 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload due to insufficient file type validation in versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This allows unauthenticated visitors to perform a "double extension" attack and upload files containing a malicious extension but ending with a benign extension, which may make remote code execution possible in some configurations.

    Product
    Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder
    Affected
    up to 3.2.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.2.4. Update Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 14, 2024Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-4389 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the uploadFile function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter
    Affected
    up to 3.1.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.1.1. Update Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 13, 2024Media Library Assistant: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-6823 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Media Library Assistant
    Affected
    up to 3.18
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.18. Update Media Library Assistant to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 12, 2024Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows): Arbitrary file readsCVE-2024-4359 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the render_svg function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

    Product
    Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows)
    Affected
    up to 5.7.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.7.2. Update Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 5, 2024CRM Perks Forms: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7484 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The CRM Perks Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file validation on the 'handle_uploaded_files' function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator-level capabilities or above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    CRM Perks Forms
    Affected
    up to 1.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.3. Update CRM Perks Forms to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 5, 2024Blox Page Builder: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-6315 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Blox Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'handleUploadFile' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.65. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Blox Page Builder
    Affected
    up to 1.0.65
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.65. Update Blox Page Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 3, 2024YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-7257 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the handle_upload_file function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options
    Affected
    up to 1.3.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.7. Update YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 27, 2024AIomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer: Arbitrary email sending vulnerabilityCVE-2024-5969 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.8

    The AIomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary email sending vulnerability in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5. This is due to insufficient limitations on the email recipient and the content in the 'aiomatic_send_email' function which are reachable via AJAX. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send emails with any content to any recipient.

    Product
    AIomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer
    Affected
    up to 2.0.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.5. Update AIomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 26, 2024Media.net Ads Manager: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-6431 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Media.net Ads Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation and missing capability check in the 'sendMail' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability is only exploitable if anyone has ever logged in through the API.

    Product
    Media.net Ads Manager
    Affected
    up to 2.10.13
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.10.13. Update Media.net Ads Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 23, 2024Social Auto Poster: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-6756 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpw_auto_poster_get_image_path' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. An attacker can use CVE-2024-6754 to exploit with subscriber-level access.

    Product
    Social Auto Poster
    Affected
    up to 5.3.14
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.3.14. Update Social Auto Poster to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.

Where this comes from: the exploited list is CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Everything else is the whole National Vulnerability Database, where each record is published by the team that found the bug (Wordfence, Patchstack, WPScan, the vendors themselves and others); we show who. Exploit odds are FIRST’s EPSS, updated daily. Titles and categories are ours, so check the linked record before acting on a detail. For a write-up of the big ones, see our advisories. Every vendor, and every WordPress plugin and theme with a recorded flaw, also has its own page. All of it is free to reuse as JSON, CSV or RSS.

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