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

1,766exploited flaws on CISA’s list
36added in the last 30 days
584new WordPress flaws this week
391,288entries in the database

1,238 results · page 25 of 25

  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6577 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/subscriber_list.php with the POST Parameter: list_id.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6576 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/campaign/campaign-delete.php with the GET Parameter: id.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6575 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/lists/edit_member.php with the GET Parameter: member_id.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6574 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/lists/edit_member.php with the GET Parameter: filter_list.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6573 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/lists/edit-list.php with the GET Parameter: id.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6572 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/lists/add_member.php with the GET Parameter: filter_list.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6571 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/campaign/view-campaign.php with the GET Parameter: id.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 9, 2017A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress.CVE-2017-6570 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.2

    A SQL injection issue is exploitable, with WordPress admin access, in the Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) plugin 1.0 for WordPress. This affects ./inc/campaign/view-campaign-list.php with the GET Parameter: id.

    Product
    Mail Masta (aka mail-masta)
    Affected
    1.0 to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0 to 1.0. Update Mail Masta (aka mail-masta) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 14, 2017the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)CVE-2017-5492 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that perform a widgets-access action, related to wp-admin/includes/class-wp-screen.php and wp-admin/widgets.php.

    Product
    the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1
    Fixed in
    4.7.1
    What to do
    Update the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1 to 4.7.1 or newer.
  • Jun 29, 2016WordPress before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and remove a category attribute from a post via unspecified vectors.CVE-2016-5837 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by security@debian.orgHigh 7.5

    WordPress before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and remove a category attribute from a post via unspecified vectors.

    Fixed in
    4.5.3
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.5.3 or newer.
  • Jun 25, 2016The Collne Welcart e-Commerce plugin before 1.8.3 for WordPress mishandles sessions, which allows remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of tCVE-2016-4828 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by vultures@jpcert.or.jpMedium 6.5

    The Collne Welcart e-Commerce plugin before 1.8.3 for WordPress mishandles sessions, which allows remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of the e-mail address associated with an account.

    Product
    Collne Welcart e-Commerce
    Fixed in
    1.8.3
    What to do
    Update Collne Welcart e-Commerce to 1.8.3 or newer.
  • Nov 9, 2015the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4: Cross-site scripting (XSS)CVE-2015-5733 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an accessibility-helper title.

    Product
    the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4
    Fixed in
    4.2.4
    What to do
    Update the refreshAdvancedAccessibilityOfItem function in wp-admin/js/nav-menu.js in WordPress before 4.2.4 to 4.2.4 or newer.
  • Aug 3, 2015WordPress before 4.2.3 does not properly verify the edit_posts capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and crCVE-2015-5623 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4

    WordPress before 4.2.3 does not properly verify the edit_posts capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and create drafts by leveraging the Subscriber role, as demonstrated by a post-quickdraft-save action to wp-admin/post.php.

    Fixed in
    4.2.3
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.2.3 or newer.
  • Jun 10, 2015The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access conCVE-2014-8605 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a backup file in administrators/backups/.

    Affected
    3.1.1 to 3.1.1
    What to do
    Affects 3.1.1 to 3.1.1. 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.
  • Mar 3, 2015The BestWebSoft Captcha plugin before 4.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and obtain administrative access viCVE-2014-9283 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by vultures@jpcert.or.jpMedium 5

    The BestWebSoft Captcha plugin before 4.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.

    Product
    BestWebSoft Captcha
    Fixed in
    4.0.7
    What to do
    Update BestWebSoft Captcha to 4.0.7 or newer.
  • Feb 17, 2015FancyBox for: For WordPress does not properly restrict accessCVE-2015-1494 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by Red HatMedium 4.3

    The FancyBox for WordPress plugin before 3.0.3 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an mfbfw[*] parameter in an update action to wp-admin/admin-post.php, as demonstrated by the mfbfw[padding] parameter and exploited in the wild in February 2015.

    Product
    FancyBox for
    Fixed in
    3.0.3
    What to do
    Update FancyBox for to 3.0.3 or newer.
  • Jan 28, 2015pixabay-images.php in the Pixabay Images plugin before 2.4 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to the upload functionality, which allows remote attaCVE-2015-1375 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    pixabay-images.php in the Pixabay Images plugin before 2.4 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to the upload functionality, which allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files.

    Product
    pixabay-images.php in the Pixabay Images
    Fixed in
    2.4
    What to do
    Update pixabay-images.php in the Pixabay Images to 2.4 or newer.
  • Jan 23, 2015The Pie Register plugin before 2.0.14 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to certain functions in pie-register.php, which allows remote attackers toCVE-2014-8802 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    The Pie Register plugin before 2.0.14 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to certain functions in pie-register.php, which allows remote attackers to (1) add a user by uploading a crafted CSV file or (2) activate a user account via a verifyit action.

    Product
    Pie Register
    Fixed in
    2.0.14
    What to do
    Update Pie Register to 2.0.14 or newer.
  • Dec 1, 2014admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for: Server-side request forgery (SSRF)CVE-2014-8749 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that authenticate to arbitrary databases via the dbhost parameter.

    Product
    admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for
    Affected
    up to .51
    What to do
    Affects up to .51. Update admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 25, 2014WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain access to an account idle since 2008CVE-2014-9037 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.8

    WordPress before 3.7.5, 3.8.x before 3.8.5, 3.9.x before 3.9.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain access to an account idle since 2008 by leveraging an improper PHP dynamic type comparison for an MD5 hash.

    Fixed in
    3.7.5
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.7.5 or newer.
  • Nov 6, 2014admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for: SQL injectionCVE-2014-7959 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

    SQL injection vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tableprefix parameter.

    Product
    admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for
    What to do
    Update admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for to the newest version.
  • Nov 6, 2014admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for: Cross-site scripting (XSS)CVE-2014-7958 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dbhost parameter.

    Product
    admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for
    What to do
    Update admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for to the newest version.
  • Sep 26, 2014The Infusionsoft Gravity Forms plugin 1.5.3 through 1.5.10 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary fiCVE-2014-6446 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The Infusionsoft Gravity Forms plugin 1.5.3 through 1.5.10 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code via a request to utilities/code_generator.php.

    Product
    Infusionsoft Gravity Forms plugin 1.5.3
    Affected
    up to 1.5.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.5.10. Update Infusionsoft Gravity Forms plugin 1.5.3 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 29, 2014The WordPress Mobile Pack plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to password protected posts, which allows remote attackers to obtaCVE-2014-5337 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    The WordPress Mobile Pack plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to password protected posts, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an exportarticles action to export/content.php.

    Product
    WordPress Mobile Pack
    Fixed in
    2.0.2
    What to do
    Update WordPress Mobile Pack to 2.0.2 or newer.
  • Jul 31, 2014Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the Vitamin plugin before 1.1.0 for WordPress allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a ..CVE-2012-6651 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the Vitamin plugin before 1.1.0 for WordPress allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to (1) add_headers.php or (2) minify.php.

    Product
    Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the Vitamin
    Fixed in
    1.1.0
    What to do
    Update Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the Vitamin to 1.1.0 or newer.
  • May 23, 2014The iMember360 plugin 3.8.012 through 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary users via a reqCVE-2014-3849 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    The iMember360 plugin 3.8.012 through 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary users via a request containing a user name in the Email parameter and the API key in the i4w_clearuser parameter.

    Product
    iMember360 plugin 3.8.012
    Affected
    up to 3.9.001
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.9.001. Update iMember360 plugin 3.8.012 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 23, 2014The iMember360 plugin before 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the i4w_dCVE-2014-3848 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    The iMember360 plugin before 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the i4w_dbinfo parameter.

    Product
    iMember360
    Fixed in
    3.9.001
    What to do
    Update iMember360 to 3.9.001 or newer.
  • Jan 20, 2014wp-admin/includes/class-wp-posts-list-table.php in WordPress before 3.3.3 does not properly restrict excerpt-view access, which allows remote authenticated userCVE-2012-6635 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4

    wp-admin/includes/class-wp-posts-list-table.php in WordPress before 3.3.3 does not properly restrict excerpt-view access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by visiting a draft.

    Fixed in
    3.3.3
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.3.3 or newer.
  • Nov 5, 2013The WP Ultimate Email Marketer plugin 1.1.0 and possibly earlier for Wordpress does not properly restrict access to (1) list/edit.php and (2) campaign/editCampaCVE-2013-3264 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.comMedium 6.4

    The WP Ultimate Email Marketer plugin 1.1.0 and possibly earlier for Wordpress does not properly restrict access to (1) list/edit.php and (2) campaign/editCampaign.php, which allows remote attackers to modify list or campaign data.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Jul 8, 2013WordPress before 3.5.2, when the uploads directory forbids write access, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid upload request, CVE-2013-2203 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by Red HatMedium 4.3

    WordPress before 3.5.2, when the uploads directory forbids write access, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid upload request, which reveals the absolute path in an XMLHttpRequest error message.

    Fixed in
    3.5.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.5.2 or newer.
  • Mar 22, 2013ajax.functions.php in the MailUp plugin before 1.3.2 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to unspecified Ajax functions, which allows remote attackerCVE-2013-2640 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5

    ajax.functions.php in the MailUp plugin before 1.3.2 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to unspecified Ajax functions, which allows remote attackers to modify plugin settings and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors related to "formData=save" requests, a different version than CVE-2013-0731.

    Product
    ajax.functions.php in the MailUp
    Fixed in
    1.3.2
    What to do
    Update ajax.functions.php in the MailUp to 1.3.2 or newer.
  • Mar 22, 2013ajax.functions.php in the MailUp plugin before 1.3.3 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to unspecified Ajax functions, which allows remote attackerCVE-2013-0731 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.comMedium 5

    ajax.functions.php in the MailUp plugin before 1.3.3 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to unspecified Ajax functions, which allows remote attackers to modify plugin settings and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by setting the wordpress_logged_in cookie. NOTE: this is due to an incomplete fix for a similar issue that was fixed in 1.3.2.

    Product
    ajax.functions.php in the MailUp
    Fixed in
    1.3.3
    What to do
    Update ajax.functions.php in the MailUp to 1.3.3 or newer.
  • Dec 20, 2012The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain phpMyAdmin console access via a direct reqCVE-2012-5469 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain phpMyAdmin console access via a direct request to wp-content/plugins/portable-phpmyadmin/wp-pma-mod.

    Product
    Portable phpMyAdmin
    Fixed in
    1.3.1
    What to do
    Update Portable phpMyAdmin to 1.3.1 or newer.
  • Jul 22, 2012WordPress before 3.4.1 does not properly restrict access to post contents such as private or draft posts, which allows remote authors or contributors to obtain CVE-2012-3385 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by Red HatMedium 5

    WordPress before 3.4.1 does not properly restrict access to post contents such as private or draft posts, which allows remote authors or contributors to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.

    Fixed in
    3.4.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.4.1 or newer.
  • Apr 21, 2012wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated site administrators to bypass intended access restrictions and deactivate network-widCVE-2012-2402 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.5

    wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated site administrators to bypass intended access restrictions and deactivate network-wide plugins via unspecified vectors.

    Fixed in
    3.3.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 3.3.2 or newer.
  • Feb 7, 2012actions.php in the AllWebMenus plugin 1.1.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions to upload and execute arbitrary PHP codCVE-2012-1011 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    actions.php in the AllWebMenus plugin 1.1.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code by setting the HTTP_REFERER to a certain value, then uploading a ZIP file containing a PHP file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.

    Product
    AllWebMenus
    What to do
    Update AllWebMenus to the newest version.
  • Jul 10, 2009wp-admin/admin.php in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 does not require administrative authentication to access the configuration of a plugin, which alloCVE-2009-2334 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.9

    wp-admin/admin.php in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 does not require administrative authentication to access the configuration of a plugin, which allows remote attackers to specify a configuration file in the page parameter to obtain sensitive information or modify this file, as demonstrated by the (1) collapsing-archives/options.txt, (2) akismet/readme.txt, (3) related-ways-to-take-action/options.php, (4) wp-security-scan/securityscan.php, and (5) wp-ids/ids-admin.php files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for cross-site scripting (XSS) and denial of service.

    Fixed in
    2.8.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.8.1 or newer.
  • Apr 9, 2007xmlrpc (xmlrpc.php) in WordPress 2.1.2, and probably earlier, allows remote authenticated users with the contributor role to bypass intended access restrictionsCVE-2007-1893 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.9

    xmlrpc (xmlrpc.php) in WordPress 2.1.2, and probably earlier, allows remote authenticated users with the contributor role to bypass intended access restrictions and invoke the publish_posts functionality, which can be used to "publish a previously saved post."

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.

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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