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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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  • Feb 12, 2025WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-12164 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpsslwp_reset_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.

    Product
    WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon
    Affected
    up to 1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6. Update WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 11, 2025The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-13554 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reorder_route() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.13. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reorder posts.

    Product
    The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended
    Affected
    up to 3.0.13
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.13. Update The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 11, 2025Zox News - Professional WordPress News & Magazine: Unauthorized data modificationCVE-2024-13643 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Zox News - Professional WordPress News & Magazine Theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification. This vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation and denial of service conditions due to missing capability checks on the backup_options() and reset_options() functions in all versions up to and including 3.17.0. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above to update and delete arbitrary option values on the WordPress site. Attackers can exploit this issue to update the default user role for registration to Administrator and enable user registration, thereby gaining administrative access to the vulnerable site. Additionally, they could delete critical options, causing errors that may disrupt the site's functionality and deny service to legitimate users.

    Product
    Zox News - Professional WordPress News & Magazine
    Affected
    up to 3.17.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.17.0. Update Zox News - Professional WordPress News & Magazine to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 8, 2025WP Directorybox Manager: Authentication bypassCVE-2025-0316 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the username.

    Product
    WP Directorybox Manager
    Affected
    up to 2.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.5. Update WP Directorybox Manager to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 7, 2025WP ALL Export Pro: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-7425 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.8

    The WP ALL Export Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to improper user input validation and sanitization in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

    Product
    WP ALL Export Pro
    Affected
    up to 1.9.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.9.1. Update WP ALL Export Pro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 7, 2025InLocation: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2025-25166 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in gabrieldarezzo InLocation inlocation allows Stored XSS.This issue affects InLocation: from n/a through <= 1.8.

    Product
    InLocation
    Affected
    up to 1.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.8. Update InLocation to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 7, 2025Custom Comment Notifications: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2025-25154 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in scweber Custom Comment Notifications custom-comment-notifications allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Comment Notifications: from n/a through <= 1.0.8.

    Product
    Custom Comment Notifications
    Affected
    up to 1.0.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.8. Update Custom Comment Notifications to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 7, 2025Graceful Email Obfuscation: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-25076 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in nicholaswilson Graceful Email Obfuscation graceful-email-obfuscation allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Graceful Email Obfuscation: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.

    Product
    Graceful Email Obfuscation
    Affected
    up to 0.2.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.2.2. Update Graceful Email Obfuscation to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 6, 2025Nextend Social Login Pro: Authentication bypassCVE-2025-1061 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Nextend Social Login Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.16. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the Apple OAuth authenticate request through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.

    Product
    Nextend Social Login Pro
    Affected
    up to 3.1.16
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.1.16. Update Nextend Social Login Pro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 4, 2025FM Notification Bar: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-22641 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Prem Tiwari FM Notification Bar fm-notification-bar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects FM Notification Bar: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.

    Product
    FM Notification Bar
    Affected
    up to 1.0.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.4. Update FM Notification Bar to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 3, 2025Custom WP Store Locator: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-24676 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in umangmetatagg Custom WP Store Locator custom-store-locator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Custom WP Store Locator: from n/a through <= 1.4.7.

    Product
    Custom WP Store Locator
    Affected
    up to 1.4.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.7. Update Custom WP Store Locator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 3, 2025Landing Page Cat: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-24576 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in fatcatapps Landing Page Cat landing-page-cat allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Landing Page Cat: from n/a through <= 1.7.7.

    Product
    Landing Page Cat
    Affected
    up to 1.7.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.7.7. Update Landing Page Cat to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 3, 2025Bulk Categories Assign: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-23582 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Haider Ali Bulk Categories Assign bulk-categories-assign allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Bulk Categories Assign: from n/a through <= 1.0.

    Product
    Bulk Categories Assign
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update Bulk Categories Assign to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 3, 2025Catalog Importer, Scraper & Crawler: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-22775 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in idiatech Catalog Importer, Scraper & Crawler intelligent-importer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Catalog Importer, Scraper & Crawler: from n/a through <= 5.1.3.

    Product
    Catalog Importer, Scraper & Crawler
    Affected
    up to 5.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.1.3. Update Catalog Importer, Scraper & Crawler to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 3, 2025NotificationX: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-22683 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper NotificationX notificationx allows Stored XSS.This issue affects NotificationX: from n/a through <= 2.9.5.

    Product
    NotificationX
    Affected
    up to 2.9.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.9.5. Update NotificationX to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 1, 2025Custom Related Posts: Unauthorized access & modification of dataCVE-2024-12825 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4

    The Custom Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access & modification of data due to a missing capability check on three AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to search posts and link/unlink relations.

    Product
    Custom Related Posts
    Affected
    up to 1.7.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.7.3. Update Custom Related Posts to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 1, 2025MagicForm: Access and modification of dataCVE-2025-0939 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.3

    The MagicForm plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the plugin's AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to invoke those actions in order to delete or view logs, modify forms or modify plugin settings.

    Product
    MagicForm
    Affected
    up to 1.6.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.2. Update MagicForm to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 1, 2025MultiLoca - WooCommerce Multi Locations Inventory Management: SQL InjectionCVE-2024-13341 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The MultiLoca - WooCommerce Multi Locations Inventory Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'data-id' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.11 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

    Product
    MultiLoca - WooCommerce Multi Locations Inventory Management
    Affected
    up to 4.1.11
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.1.11. Update MultiLoca - WooCommerce Multi Locations Inventory Management to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 31, 2025RapidLoad – Optimize Web Vitals Automatically: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-13651 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The RapidLoad – Optimize Web Vitals Automatically plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_deactivate() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset some of the plugin's settings.

    Product
    RapidLoad – Optimize Web Vitals Automatically
    Affected
    up to 2.4.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.4.4. Update RapidLoad – Optimize Web Vitals Automatically to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 31, 2025AnimateGL Animations for WordPress – Elementor & Gutenberg Blocks Animations: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-12620 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The AnimateGL Animations for WordPress – Elementor & Gutenberg Blocks Animations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'agl_json' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.23. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.

    Product
    AnimateGL Animations for WordPress – Elementor & Gutenberg Blocks Animations
    Affected
    up to 1.4.23
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.23. Update AnimateGL Animations for WordPress – Elementor & Gutenberg Blocks Animations to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 31, 2025Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-13717 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vcita_ajax_toggle_ae and vcita_ajax_toggle_contact functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to enabled and disable widgets.

    Product
    Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita
    Affected
    up to 2.7.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.7.1. Update Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 30, 2025Single-user-chat: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of serviceCVE-2024-13646 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Single-user-chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to insufficient validation on the 'single_user_chat_update_login' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update option values to 'login' on the WordPress site. This may be leveraged to update an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users or be used to set some values to true such as registration.

    Product
    Single-user-chat
    Affected
    up to 0.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.5. Update Single-user-chat to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 30, 2025Media Manager for UserPro: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-12822 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Media Manager for UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the add_capto_img() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.11.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

    Product
    Media Manager for UserPro
    Affected
    up to 3.11.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.11.0. Update Media Manager for UserPro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 30, 2025Media Manager for UserPro: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-12821 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Media Manager for UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the upm_upload_media() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

    Product
    Media Manager for UserPro
    Affected
    up to 3.12.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.12.0. Update Media Manager for UserPro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 30, 2025Royal Core: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-12129 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Royal Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'royal_restore_backup' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

    Product
    Royal Core
    Affected
    up to 2.9.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.9.2. Update Royal Core to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 30, 2025MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce – CRM, Abandoned Cart, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation & Analytics: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-10591 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce – CRM, Abandoned Cart, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation & Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the hubwoo_save_updates() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

    Product
    MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce – CRM, Abandoned Cart, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation & Analytics
    Affected
    up to 1.5.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.5.9. Update MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce – CRM, Abandoned Cart, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation & Analytics to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 30, 2025Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-13466 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'autocategorymenu' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu
    Affected
    up to 2.0.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.7. Update Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 27, 2025WP Multistore Locator: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)CVE-2025-24680 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in WPExperts.io WP Multistore Locator wp-multi-store-locator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Multistore Locator: from n/a through <= 2.4.7.

    Product
    WP Multistore Locator
    Affected
    up to 2.4.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.4.7. Update WP Multistore Locator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 27, 2025Google Captcha: Authentication Bypass by SpoofingCVE-2025-24628 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3

    Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in bestwebsoft Google Captcha google-captcha allows Identity Spoofing.This issue affects Google Captcha: from n/a through <= 1.78.

    Product
    Google Captcha
    Affected
    up to 1.78
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.78. Update Google Captcha to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 27, 2025Simple Locator: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-22513 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kyle Phillips Simple Locator simple-locator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Locator: from n/a through <= 2.0.4.

    Product
    Simple Locator
    Affected
    up to 2.0.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.4. Update Simple Locator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 27, 2025The Social Share Buttons for WordPress plugin through 2.7 allows an unauthenticated user to upload arbitrary images and change the path where they are uploadedCVE-2024-13117 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Social Share Buttons for WordPress plugin through 2.7 allows an unauthenticated user to upload arbitrary images and change the path where they are uploaded

    Product
    Social Share Buttons for
    Affected
    up to 2.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.7. Update Social Share Buttons for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 26, 2025Zox News: Unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalationCVE-2024-11936 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Zox News theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'backup_options' and 'restore_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

    Product
    Zox News
    Affected
    up to 3.16.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.16.0. Update Zox News to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 26, 2025Quiz Maker Business, Developer, and Agency: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-10574 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The Quiz Maker Business, Developer, and Agency plugins for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ays_save_google_credentials' function in all versions up to, and including, 8.8.0 (Business), up to, and including, 21.8.0 (Developer), and up to, and including, 31.8.0 (Agency). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the Google Sheets integration credentials within the plugin's settings. Because the 'client_id' parameter is not sanitized or escaped when used in output, this vulnerability could also be leveraged to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Quiz Maker Business, Developer, and Agency
    Affected
    up to 8.8.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 8.8.0. Update Quiz Maker Business, Developer, and Agency to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 25, 2025Boom Fest: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-13449 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings that change the appearance of the website.

    Product
    Boom Fest
    Affected
    up to 2.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.2.1. Update Boom Fest to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 25, 2025GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-12826 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wooh_action_settings_save_frontend() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update limited plugin settings.

    Product
    GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 3.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.5. Update GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 24, 2025Post Duplicator: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2025-24736 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in metaphorcreations Post Duplicator post-duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through <= 2.35.

    Product
    Post Duplicator
    Affected
    up to 2.35
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.35. Update Post Duplicator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 24, 2025Download IP2Location Country Blocker: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-24731 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker ip2location-country-blocker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through <= 2.38.3.

    Product
    Download IP2Location Country Blocker
    Affected
    up to 2.38.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.38.3. Update Download IP2Location Country Blocker to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 24, 2025Advanced Notifications: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2025-24693 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yehi Advanced Notifications advanced-notifications allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced Notifications: from n/a through <= 1.2.7.

    Product
    Advanced Notifications
    Affected
    up to 1.2.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.7. Update Advanced Notifications to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 24, 2025WP Duplicate: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2025-24652 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in revmakx WP Duplicate local-sync allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Duplicate: from n/a through <= 1.1.6.

    Product
    WP Duplicate
    Affected
    up to 1.1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.6. Update WP Duplicate to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 24, 2025Jobify - Job Board: Unauthorized access and modification of dataCVE-2024-13698 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Jobify - Job Board WordPress Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'download_image_via_ai' and 'generate_image_via_ai' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application to upload files in an image format, and to generate AI images using the site's OpenAI key.

    Product
    Jobify - Job Board
    Affected
    up to 4.2.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.2.7. Update Jobify - Job Board to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 24, 2025Store Locator: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')CVE-2025-23422 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.5

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in moaluko Store Locator store-locator allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Store Locator: from n/a through <= 3.98.10.

    Product
    Store Locator
    Affected
    up to 3.98.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.98.10. Update Store Locator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 23, 2025The Variation Swatches for WooCommerce plugin, in all versions starting at 1.0.8 up until 1.3.2, contains a vulnerability due to improper nonce verification in CVE-2024-13511 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Variation Swatches for WooCommerce plugin, in all versions starting at 1.0.8 up until 1.3.2, contains a vulnerability due to improper nonce verification in its settings reset functionality. The issue exists in the settings_init() function, which processes a reset action based on specific query parameters in the URL. The related delete_settings() function performs a faulty nonce validation check, making the reset operation insecure and susceptible to unauthorized access.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Jan 22, 2025FP RSS Category Excluder: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-23679 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Flourish Pixel FP RSS Category Excluder fp-rss-category-excluder allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects FP RSS Category Excluder: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

    Product
    FP RSS Category Excluder
    Affected
    up to 1.0.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.0. Update FP RSS Category Excluder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 22, 2025Group category creator: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2025-23603 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in MohammadJafar Khajeh Group category creator group-category-creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Group category creator: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.3.

    Product
    Group category creator
    Affected
    up to 1.3.0.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.0.3. Update Group category creator to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 22, 2025The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-13499 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via gamipress_do_shortcode() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in
    Affected
    up to 7.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 7.2.1. Update The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 22, 2025GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in: Time-based SQL InjectionCVE-2024-13496 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. NOTE: This vulnerability was previously published as being fixed in version 7.2.2 which was incorrect. The correct fixed version is 7.3.2.

    Product
    GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in
    Affected
    up to 7.3.1
    Fixed in
    7.2.2
    What to do
    Update GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in to 7.2.2 or newer.
  • Jan 22, 2025The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-13495 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via the gamipress_ajax_get_logs() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in
    Affected
    up to 7.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 7.2.1. Update The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 22, 2025AdForest: Authentication bypassCVE-2024-12857 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user as long as they have configured OTP login by phone number.

    Product
    AdForest
    Affected
    up to 5.1.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.1.8. Update AdForest to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 22, 2025WPBot Pro Wordpress Chatbot: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-12879 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The WPBot Pro Wordpress Chatbot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'qc_wp_latest_update_check_pro' function in all versions up to, and including, 13.5.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create Simple Text Responses to chat queries.

    Product
    WPBot Pro Wordpress Chatbot
    Affected
    up to 13.5.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 13.5.5. Update WPBot Pro Wordpress Chatbot to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 21, 2025String locator: PHP Object InjectionCVE-2024-10936 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.6 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'recursive_unserialize_replace' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code. An administrator must perform a search and replace action to trigger the exploit.

    Product
    String locator
    Affected
    up to 2.6.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.6.6. Update String locator 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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