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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.

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  • Dec 6, 2021WOOCS: Does not sanitise and escape the key parameter of the woocs_update_profiles_data AJAX action (available to any authenticated user) before outputting it back in the responseCVE-2021-24938 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The WOOCS WordPress plugin before 1.3.7.1 does not sanitise and escape the key parameter of the woocs_update_profiles_data AJAX action (available to any authenticated user) before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected cross-Site Scripting issue

    Product
    WOOCS
    Fixed in
    1.3.7.1
    What to do
    Update WOOCS to 1.3.7.1 or newer.
  • Nov 25, 2021WordPress before 5.8 lacks support for the Update URI plugin header.CVE-2021-44223 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.1

    WordPress before 5.8 lacks support for the Update URI plugin header. This makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a supply-chain attack against WordPress installations that use any plugin for which the slug satisfies the naming constraints of the WordPress.org Plugin Directory but is not yet present in that directory.

    Fixed in
    5.8
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 5.8 or newer.
  • Nov 1, 2021OptinMonster: Sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized setting updatesCVE-2021-39341 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.2

    The OptinMonster WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized setting updates due to insufficient authorization validation via the logged_in_or_has_api_key function in the ~/OMAPI/RestApi.php file that can used to exploit inject malicious web scripts on sites with the plugin installed. This affects versions up to, and including, 2.6.4.

    Product
    OptinMonster
    Affected
    up to 2.6.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6.4. Update OptinMonster to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2021Logo Slider and Showcase: Allows Editor users to update the plugin's settings via the rtWLSSettings AJAX action because it uses a nonce for authorisation instead of a capability checkCVE-2021-24742 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Logo Slider and Showcase WordPress plugin before 1.3.37 allows Editor users to update the plugin's settings via the rtWLSSettings AJAX action because it uses a nonce for authorisation instead of a capability check.

    Product
    Logo Slider and Showcase
    Fixed in
    1.3.37
    What to do
    Update Logo Slider and Showcase to 1.3.37 or newer.
  • Oct 25, 2021WP Debugging: Has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checksCVE-2021-24779 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.

    Product
    WP Debugging
    Fixed in
    2.11.0
    What to do
    Update WP Debugging to 2.11.0 or newer.
  • Aug 23, 2021The update functionality in the rslider_page uses an rs_id POST parameter which is not validated, sanitised or escaped before being inserted in sql query, thereCVE-2021-24557 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.2

    The update functionality in the rslider_page uses an rs_id POST parameter which is not validated, sanitised or escaped before being inserted in sql query, therefore leading to SQL injection for users having Administrator role.

    Affected
    up to 2.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.3. 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.
  • Jul 7, 2021A vulnerability in the user profile update component found in the ~/src/Classes/EditUserProfile.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible fCVE-2021-34622 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    A vulnerability in the user profile update component found in the ~/src/Classes/EditUserProfile.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator while editing their profile. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .

    Product
    ProfilePress
    Affected
    3.0.0 to 3.1.3
    What to do
    Affects 3.0.0 to 3.1.3. Update ProfilePress to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 17, 2021There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta datCVE-2021-24289 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8

    There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

    Product
    Store Locator Plus for
    Affected
    up to 5.5.14
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.5.14. Update Store Locator Plus for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 22, 2021Advanced Custom Fields Pro: Did not properly escape the generated update URLCVE-2021-24241 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.1

    The Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 5.9.1 did not properly escape the generated update URL when outputting it in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue in the update settings page.

    Product
    Advanced Custom Fields Pro
    Fixed in
    5.9.1
    What to do
    Update Advanced Custom Fields Pro to 5.9.1 or newer.
  • Apr 22, 2021Business Hours Pro: Allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files using its manual update functionalityCVE-2021-24240 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Business Hours Pro WordPress plugin through 5.5.0 allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files using its manual update functionality, leading to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability.

    Product
    Business Hours Pro
    Affected
    up to 5.5.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.5.0. Update Business Hours Pro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 4, 2021An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.12 for WordPress, aka Authenticated Privilege Escalation via Profile Update.CVE-2020-36156 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.9

    An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.12 for WordPress, aka Authenticated Privilege Escalation via Profile Update. Any user with wp-admin access to the profile.php page could supply the parameter um-role with a value set to any role (e.g., Administrator) during a profile update, and effectively escalate their privileges.

    Product
    An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member
    Fixed in
    2.1.12
    What to do
    Update An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member to 2.1.12 or newer.
  • Dec 31, 2020The Advanced Access Manager plugin before 6.6.2 for WordPress allows privilege escalation on profile updates via the aam_user_roles POST parameter if Multiple RCVE-2020-35935 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The Advanced Access Manager plugin before 6.6.2 for WordPress allows privilege escalation on profile updates via the aam_user_roles POST parameter if Multiple Role support is enabled. (The mechanism for deciding whether a user was entitled to add a role did not work in various custom-role scenarios.)

    Product
    Advanced Access Manager
    Fixed in
    6.6.2
    What to do
    Update Advanced Access Manager to 6.6.2 or newer.
  • Apr 7, 2020The Rank Math plugin through 1.0.40.2 for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to update arbitrary WordPress metadata, including the ability to escCVE-2020-11514 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The Rank Math plugin through 1.0.40.2 for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to update arbitrary WordPress metadata, including the ability to escalate or revoke administrative privileges for existing users via the unsecured rankmath/v1/updateMeta REST API endpoint.

    Product
    Rank Math
    Affected
    up to 1.0.40.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.40.2. Update Rank Math to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 10, 2019The Vernissage theme 1.2.8 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.CVE-2015-9477 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The Vernissage theme 1.2.8 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

    Affected
    1.2.8 to 1.2.8
    What to do
    Affects 1.2.8 to 1.2.8. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 10, 2019The Teardrop theme 1.8.1 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.CVE-2015-9476 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The Teardrop theme 1.8.1 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

    Affected
    1.8.1 to 1.8.1
    What to do
    Affects 1.8.1 to 1.8.1. 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.
  • Oct 10, 2019The Pont theme 1.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.CVE-2015-9475 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The Pont theme 1.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

    Affected
    1.5 to 1.5
    What to do
    Affects 1.5 to 1.5. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 10, 2019The Simpolio theme 1.3.2 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.CVE-2015-9474 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The Simpolio theme 1.3.2 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

    Affected
    1.3.2 to 1.3.2
    What to do
    Affects 1.3.2 to 1.3.2. 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.
  • Sep 20, 2019The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has wpi_update_user_option privilege escalation.CVE-2016-11011 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

    The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has wpi_update_user_option privilege escalation.

    Product
    wp-invoice
    Fixed in
    4.1.1
    What to do
    Update wp-invoice to 4.1.1 or newer.
  • Sep 20, 2019The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control over wpi_twocheckout payer metadata updates.CVE-2016-11010 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control over wpi_twocheckout payer metadata updates.

    Product
    wp-invoice
    Fixed in
    4.1.1
    What to do
    Update wp-invoice to 4.1.1 or newer.
  • Sep 20, 2019The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control over wpi_interkassa payer metadata updates.CVE-2016-11009 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control over wpi_interkassa payer metadata updates.

    Product
    wp-invoice
    Fixed in
    4.1.1
    What to do
    Update wp-invoice to 4.1.1 or newer.
  • Sep 20, 2019The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control over wpi_paypal payer metadata updates.CVE-2016-11008 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.3

    The wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control over wpi_paypal payer metadata updates.

    Product
    wp-invoice
    Fixed in
    4.1.1
    What to do
    Update wp-invoice to 4.1.1 or newer.
  • Sep 16, 2019The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.CVE-2016-10972 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.

    Product
    newspaper
    Fixed in
    6.7.2
    What to do
    Update newspaper to 6.7.2 or newer.
  • Sep 3, 2019The LoginPress plugin before 1.1.4 for WordPress has no capability check for updates to settings.CVE-2019-15871 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    The LoginPress plugin before 1.1.4 for WordPress has no capability check for updates to settings.

    Product
    LoginPress
    Fixed in
    1.1.4
    What to do
    Update LoginPress to 1.1.4 or newer.
  • Aug 29, 2019The handl-utm-grabber plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress has CSRF via add_option and update_option.CVE-2019-15769 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The handl-utm-grabber plugin before 2.6.5 for WordPress has CSRF via add_option and update_option.

    Product
    handl-utm-grabber
    Fixed in
    2.6.5
    What to do
    Update handl-utm-grabber to 2.6.5 or newer.
  • Aug 27, 2019The stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates plugin before 8.0.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option changes (such as disabling unattended theme upCVE-2019-15650 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    The stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates plugin before 8.0.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option changes (such as disabling unattended theme updates) because of a nonce check error.

    Product
    stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates
    Fixed in
    8.0.5
    What to do
    Update stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates to 8.0.5 or newer.
  • Aug 22, 2019The post-pay-counter plugin before 2.731 for WordPress has no permissions check for an update-settinga action.CVE-2017-18584 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The post-pay-counter plugin before 2.731 for WordPress has no permissions check for an update-settinga action.

    Product
    post-pay-counter
    Fixed in
    2.731
    What to do
    Update post-pay-counter to 2.731 or newer.
  • Aug 21, 2019The updater plugin before 1.35 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.CVE-2017-18565 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The updater plugin before 1.35 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

    Product
    updater
    Fixed in
    1.35
    What to do
    Update updater to 1.35 or newer.
  • Aug 20, 2019The democracy-poll plugin before 5.4 for WordPress has XSS via update_l10n in admin/class.DemAdminInit.php.CVE-2017-18520 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The democracy-poll plugin before 5.4 for WordPress has XSS via update_l10n in admin/class.DemAdminInit.php.

    Product
    democracy-poll
    Fixed in
    5.4
    What to do
    Update democracy-poll to 5.4 or newer.
  • Aug 16, 2019The companion-auto-update plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress has local file inclusion.CVE-2018-20973 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The companion-auto-update plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress has local file inclusion.

    Product
    companion-auto-update
    Fixed in
    3.2.1
    What to do
    Update companion-auto-update to 3.2.1 or newer.
  • Aug 16, 2019The companion-auto-update plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress has CSRF.CVE-2018-20972 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The companion-auto-update plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress has CSRF.

    Product
    companion-auto-update
    Fixed in
    3.2.1
    What to do
    Update companion-auto-update to 3.2.1 or newer.
  • Aug 15, 2019The toggle-the-title (aka Toggle The Title) plugin 1.4 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=update_title_options isAutoSaveValveChecked CVE-2019-14795 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.8

    The toggle-the-title (aka Toggle The Title) plugin 1.4 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=update_title_options isAutoSaveValveChecked or isDisableAllPagesValveChecked parameter.

    Affected
    up to 1.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4. 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.
  • Jun 19, 2019An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress.CVE-2018-16613 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress. A registered forum is able to escalate privilege to the forum administrator without any form of user interaction.

    Product
    An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum
    Fixed in
    1.5.2
    What to do
    Update An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum to 1.5.2 or newer.
  • May 13, 2019The WaspThemes Visual CSS Style Editor (aka yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer) plugin before 7.2.1 for WordPress allows yp_option_update CSRF, as demonstratCVE-2019-11886 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The WaspThemes Visual CSS Style Editor (aka yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer) plugin before 7.2.1 for WordPress allows yp_option_update CSRF, as demonstrated by use of yp_remote_get to obtain admin access.

    Product
    WaspThemes Visual CSS Style Editor (aka yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer)
    Fixed in
    7.2.1
    What to do
    Update WaspThemes Visual CSS Style Editor (aka yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer) to 7.2.1 or newer.
  • May 6, 2019The WooCommerce Checkout Manager plugin before 4.3 for WordPress allows media deletion via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=update_attachment_wccm wccm_defaulCVE-2019-11807 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The WooCommerce Checkout Manager plugin before 4.3 for WordPress allows media deletion via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=update_attachment_wccm wccm_default_keys_load parameter because of a nopriv_ registration and a lack of capabilities checks.

    Product
    WooCommerce Checkout Manager
    Fixed in
    4.3
    What to do
    Update WooCommerce Checkout Manager to 4.3 or newer.
  • Oct 3, 2018The Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin before 1.6.6.1 for WordPress has XSS via the id, method, Gallerymessage, Galleryerror, or Galleryupdated parameter.CVE-2018-17946 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin before 1.6.6.1 for WordPress has XSS via the id, method, Gallerymessage, Galleryerror, or Galleryupdated parameter.

    Product
    Tribulant Slideshow Gallery
    Fixed in
    1.6.6.1
    What to do
    Update Tribulant Slideshow Gallery to 1.6.6.1 or newer.
  • Dec 27, 2017Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) cp_updateMessageItem and (2) cp_deleteMessageItem functions in cp_ppp_admin_int_message_list.inc.CVE-2015-7666 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) cp_updateMessageItem and (2) cp_deleteMessageItem functions in cp_ppp_admin_int_message_list.inc.php in the Payment Form for PayPal Pro plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cal parameter.

    Fixed in
    1.0.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 1.0.2 or newer.
  • Oct 6, 2017The ec_ajax_update_option and ec_ajax_clear_all_taxrates functions in inc/admin/admin_ajax_functions.php in the WP EasyCart plugin 1.1.30 through 3.0.20 for WorCVE-2015-2673 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The ec_ajax_update_option and ec_ajax_clear_all_taxrates functions in inc/admin/admin_ajax_functions.php in the WP EasyCart plugin 1.1.30 through 3.0.20 for WordPress allow remote attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code via the option_name and option_value parameters.

    Affected
    up to 3.0.20
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.20. 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.
  • Sep 26, 2017Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in includes/update.php in the Support Ticket System plugin before 1.2.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute aCVE-2015-7670 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in includes/update.php in the Support Ticket System plugin before 1.2.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user or (2) id parameter.

    Product
    Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in includes/update.php in the Support Ticket System
    Fixed in
    1.2.1
    What to do
    Update Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in includes/update.php in the Support Ticket System to 1.2.1 or newer.
  • Sep 14, 2017Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Membership Simplified v1.58, The code in membership-simplified-for-oap-members-only/updateDB.php is vulnerable to blind SQL inCVE-2017-1002010 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by larry0@me.comCritical 9.8

    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Membership Simplified v1.58, The code in membership-simplified-for-oap-members-only/updateDB.php is vulnerable to blind SQL injection because it doesn't sanitize user input via recordId in the delete_media function.

    Affected
    1.58 to 1.58
    What to do
    Affects 1.58 to 1.58. 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.
  • Sep 14, 2017Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Membership Simplified v1.58, The code in membership-simplified-for-oap-members-only/updateDB.php is vulnerable to blind SQL inCVE-2017-1002009 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by larry0@me.comCritical 9.8

    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Membership Simplified v1.58, The code in membership-simplified-for-oap-members-only/updateDB.php is vulnerable to blind SQL injection because it doesn't sanitize user input via recordId in the delete function.

    Affected
    1.58 to 1.58
    What to do
    Affects 1.58 to 1.58. 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.
  • Aug 7, 2017The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.CVE-2014-9260 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.

    Product
    basic_settings function in the download manager
    Fixed in
    2.7.3
    What to do
    Update basic_settings function in the download manager to 2.7.3 or newer.
  • Aug 2, 2017The Etoile Ultimate Product Catalog plugin 4.2.11 for WordPress has SQL injection with these wp-admin/admin-ajax.php POST actions: catalogue_update_order list-iCVE-2017-12199 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The Etoile Ultimate Product Catalog plugin 4.2.11 for WordPress has SQL injection with these wp-admin/admin-ajax.php POST actions: catalogue_update_order list-item, video_update_order video-item, image_update_order list-item, tag_group_update_order list_item, category_products_update_order category-product-item, custom_fields_update_order field-item, categories_update_order category-item, subcategories_update_order subcategory-item, and tags_update_order tag-list-item.

    Affected
    4.2.11 to 4.2.11
    What to do
    Affects 4.2.11 to 4.2.11. 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.
  • Jan 18, 2017the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)CVE-2016-6897 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

    Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of subscribers for /dev/random read operations by leveraging a late call to the check_ajax_referer function, a related issue to CVE-2016-6896.

    Product
    the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6
    Fixed in
    4.6
    What to do
    Update the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 to 4.6 or newer.
  • Jan 18, 2017the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress 4.5.3: Directory traversalCVE-2016-6896 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.1

    Directory traversal vulnerability in the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress 4.5.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or read certain text files via a .. (dot dot) in the plugin parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, as demonstrated by /dev/random read operations that deplete the entropy pool.

    Product
    the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress 4.5.3
    What to do
    Update the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress 4.5.3 to the newest version.
  • Jan 18, 2017The wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 makes a get_plugin_data call before checking the update_pluginsCVE-2016-10148 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    The wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 makes a get_plugin_data call before checking the update_plugins capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended read-access restrictions via the plugin parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, a related issue to CVE-2016-6896.

    Fixed in
    4.6
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.6 or newer.
  • Jan 14, 2017Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in wp-admin/update-core.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script CVE-2017-5488 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in wp-admin/update-core.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) version header of a plugin.

    Fixed in
    4.7.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.7.1 or newer.
  • Jun 3, 2015The WP Membership plugin 1.2.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges via an iv_membership_update_user_settings actionCVE-2015-4038 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

    The WP Membership plugin 1.2.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges via an iv_membership_update_user_settings action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

    Affected
    1.2.3 to 1.2.3
    What to do
    Affects 1.2.3 to 1.2.3. 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.
  • Jul 2, 2014Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in yupdates_application.php in the Yahoo! Updates for WordPress plugin 1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow rCVE-2014-4603 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in yupdates_application.php in the Yahoo! Updates for WordPress plugin 1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) secret, (2) key, or (3) appid parameter.

    Product
    Yahoo! Updates for
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update Yahoo! Updates for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 22, 2014Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Mail On Update plugin before 5.2.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of CVE-2013-2107 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by Red HatMedium 6.8

    Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Mail On Update plugin before 5.2.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the "List of alternative recipients" via the mailonupdate_mailto parameter in the mail-on-update page to wp-admin/options-general.php. NOTE: a third party claims that 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 are also vulnerable, but the issue might require a separate CVE identifier since this might reflect an incomplete fix.

    Product
    Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Mail On Update
    Fixed in
    5.2.0
    What to do
    Update Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Mail On Update to 5.2.0 or newer.
  • Dec 19, 2008wp-admin/options.php in WordPress MU before 1.3.2, and WordPress 2.3.2 and earlier, does not properly validate requests to update an option, which allows remoteCVE-2008-5695 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.5

    wp-admin/options.php in WordPress MU before 1.3.2, and WordPress 2.3.2 and earlier, does not properly validate requests to update an option, which allows remote authenticated users with manage_options and upload_files capabilities to execute arbitrary code by uploading a PHP script and adding this script's pathname to active_plugins.

    Affected
    up to 2.3.2
    Fixed in
    1.3.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 1.3.2 or newer.

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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