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Vulnerability database

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

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37added in the last 30 days
544new WordPress flaws this week
391,181entries in the database

519 results · page 6 of 11

  • Jan 7, 2025Service Box: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-12699 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Service Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 1.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
    Service Box
    Affected
    up to 1.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.9. Update Service Box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 2, 2025Simple Proxy: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-56026 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Greg – SiteOrigin Simple Proxy simple-proxy allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Proxy: from n/a through <= 1.0.

    Product
    Simple Proxy
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update Simple Proxy to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 2, 2025Taggbox: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2024-38754 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Taggbox Taggbox taggbox-widget allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Taggbox: from n/a through <= 3.3.

    Product
    Taggbox
    Affected
    up to 3.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3. Update Taggbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 24, 2024WP-Appbox: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-12710 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The WP-Appbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    WP-Appbox
    Affected
    up to 4.5.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.5.3. Update WP-Appbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 21, 2024Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9545 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's aux_contact_box and aux_gmaps shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0 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
    Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox
    Affected
    up to 2.17.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.17.0. Update Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 21, 2024Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-12588 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Staff widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.2 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
    Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox
    Affected
    up to 2.17.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.17.2. Update Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 16, 2024Dreamfox Media Payment gateway per Product for Woocommerce: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-55996 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.1

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in dreamfox Dreamfox Media Payment gateway per Product for Woocommerce woocommerce-product-payments allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Dreamfox Media Payment gateway per Product for Woocommerce: from n/a through <= 3.5.6.

    Product
    Dreamfox Media Payment gateway per Product for Woocommerce
    Affected
    up to 3.5.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.5.6. Update Dreamfox Media Payment gateway per Product for Woocommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 16, 2024Advanced Fancybox: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2024-54401 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ciprian Turcu Advanced Fancybox advanced-fancybox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Fancybox: from n/a through <= 1.1.1.

    Product
    Advanced Fancybox
    Affected
    up to 1.1.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.1. Update Advanced Fancybox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 13, 2024ImmoToolBox Connect: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-54335 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ImmoSoft ImmoToolBox Connect immotoolbox-connect allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ImmoToolBox Connect: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.

    Product
    ImmoToolBox Connect
    Affected
    up to 1.3.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.3. Update ImmoToolBox Connect to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 13, 2024PostBox: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent DataCVE-2024-54309 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in wpdebuglog PostBox postbox-email-logs allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects PostBox: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.

    Product
    PostBox
    Affected
    up to 1.0.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.4. Update PostBox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 13, 2024Taggbox: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2023-33215 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in Taggbox Taggbox taggbox-widget allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Taggbox: from n/a through <= 3.3.

    Product
    Taggbox
    Affected
    up to 3.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3. Update Taggbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 11, 2024Website Toolbox Community: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-12338 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The Website Toolbox Community plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘websitetoolbox_username’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    Website Toolbox Community
    Affected
    up to 2.0.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.1. Update Website Toolbox Community to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 9, 2024Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2023-25703 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Meta slider and carousel with lightbox allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: from n/a through 1.6.2.

    Product
    Meta slider and carousel with lightbox
    Affected
    up to 1.6.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.2. Update Meta slider and carousel with lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 9, 2024Album and Image Gallery plus Lightbox: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2023-25060 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Album and Image Gallery plus Lightbox allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Album and Image Gallery plus Lightbox: from n/a through 1.6.2.

    Product
    Album and Image Gallery plus Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 1.6.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.2. Update Album and Image Gallery plus Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 4, 2024Multiple plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's bundled FancyBox JavaScript library (versions 1.3.4 to 3.5.7) in vCVE-2024-5020 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    Multiple plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's bundled FancyBox JavaScript library (versions 1.3.4 to 3.5.7) in various versions 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.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Dec 2, 2024LeadBoxer: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-52468 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LeadBoxer LeadBoxer leadboxer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects LeadBoxer: from n/a through <= 1.3.

    Product
    LeadBoxer
    Affected
    up to 1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3. Update LeadBoxer to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 22, 2024The Gallery Blocks with Lightbox.CVE-2024-10034 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.5

    The Gallery Blocks with Lightbox. Image Gallery, (HTML5 video , YouTube, Vimeo) Video Gallery and Lightbox for native gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the gallery link text parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Affected
    up to 3.2.4.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.2.4.2. 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.
  • Nov 21, 2024Grey Owl Lightbox: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-11440 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Grey Owl Lightbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'gol_button' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1 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
    Grey Owl Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 1.6.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.1. Update Grey Owl Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024AzonBox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-51931 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shazahanul Islam Shohag AzonBox azonbox allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects AzonBox: from n/a through <= 1.1.2.

    Product
    AzonBox
    Affected
    up to 1.1.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.2. Update AzonBox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024Multifox Plus: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-51916 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Creative Brahma Multifox Plus multifox-plus allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Multifox Plus: from n/a through <= 1.1.6.

    Product
    Multifox Plus
    Affected
    up to 1.1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.6. Update Multifox Plus to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024Ultimate Flipbox Addon for Elementor: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-51870 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in dragwyb Ultimate Flipbox Addon for Elementor ultimate-flipbox-addon-for-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ultimate Flipbox Addon for Elementor: from n/a through 1.0.4.

    Product
    Ultimate Flipbox Addon for Elementor
    Affected
    up to 1.0.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.4. Update Ultimate Flipbox Addon for Elementor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024Boombox Shortcode: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-51827 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Movement Ventures Boombox Shortcode boombox-shortcode allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Boombox Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

    Product
    Boombox Shortcode
    Affected
    up to 1.0.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.0. Update Boombox Shortcode to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024Flash Show And Hide Box: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)CVE-2024-51656 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in litefeel Flash Show And Hide Box flash-show-and-hide-box allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Flash Show And Hide Box: from n/a through <= 1.6.

    Product
    Flash Show And Hide Box
    Affected
    up to 1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6. Update Flash Show And Hide Box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024Themedy Toolbox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50547 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mark Hodder Themedy Toolbox themedy-toolbox allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Themedy Toolbox: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.

    Product
    Themedy Toolbox
    Affected
    up to 1.0.16
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.16. Update Themedy Toolbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 15, 2024The Drop Shadow Boxes: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-10262 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.3

    The The Drop Shadow Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.14. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The Drop Shadow Boxes
    Affected
    up to 1.7.14
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.7.14. Update The Drop Shadow Boxes to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 15, 2024Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-10861 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_plugin_option() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the 'ays_pb_upgrade_plugin' option with arbitrary data.

    Product
    Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups
    Affected
    up to 4.9.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.9.7. Update Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 9, 2024WP Feature Box: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-51611 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Miguel Peixe WP Feature Box wp-feature-box allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Feature Box: from n/a through <= 0.1.3.

    Product
    WP Feature Box
    Affected
    up to 0.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.1.3. Update WP Feature Box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 9, 2024The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-10640 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

    The The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2.2. 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 FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 1.4.2.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.2.2. Update The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-43235 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in MetaBox.Io Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework: from n/a through 5.9.10.

    Product
    Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework
    Affected
    up to 5.9.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.9.10. Update Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Popup box: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-37096 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in Popup Box Team Popup allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Popup box: from n/a through 4.5.1.

    Product
    Popup box
    Affected
    up to 4.5.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.5.1. Update Popup box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 28, 2024Textboxes: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50469 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in brightvesseldev Textboxes textboxes allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Textboxes: from n/a through <= 0.1.3.1.

    Product
    Textboxes
    Affected
    up to 0.1.3.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.1.3.1. Update Textboxes to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 28, 2024Firelight Lightbox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50460 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Firelight Firelight Lightbox easy-fancybox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Firelight Lightbox: from n/a through <= 2.3.3.

    Product
    Firelight Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 2.3.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.3.3. Update Firelight Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 23, 2024Responsive Lightbox: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-43924 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through 2.4.7.

    Product
    Responsive Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 2.4.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.4.7. Update Responsive Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 20, 2024WP Dropbox Dropins: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeCVE-2024-49607 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackCritical 10

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins wp-dropbox-dropins allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Dropbox Dropins: from n/a through <= 1.0.

    Product
    WP Dropbox Dropins
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update WP Dropbox Dropins to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 18, 2024Crazy Call To Action Box: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-49236 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Crazy Call To Action Box crazy-call-to-action-box allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Crazy Call To Action Box: from n/a through <= 1.0.5.

    Product
    Crazy Call To Action Box
    Affected
    up to 1.0.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.5. Update Crazy Call To Action Box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2024Responsive Lightbox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-49282 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox responsive-lightbox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through <= 2.4.8.

    Product
    Responsive Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 2.4.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.4.8. Update Responsive Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2024Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox Gallery: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-49280 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Weblizar - WordPress Themes & Plugin Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox Gallery simple-lightbox-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox Gallery: from n/a through <= 1.10.6.

    Product
    Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox Gallery
    Affected
    up to 1.10.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.10.6. Update Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox Gallery to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2024WP SendFox: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorCVE-2024-49284 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in BogdanFix WP SendFox wp-sendfox allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects WP SendFox: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.

    Product
    WP SendFox
    Affected
    up to 1.3.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.1. Update WP SendFox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 16, 2024Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors: Insecure Direct Object Reference to Privilege Escalation/Account TakeoverCVE-2024-9215 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference to Privilege Escalation/Account Takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.1 via the action_edited_author() due to missing validation on the 'authors-user_id' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to update arbitrary user accounts email addresses, including administrators, which can then be leveraged to reset that user's account password and gain access.

    Product
    Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors
    Affected
    up to 4.7.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.7.1. Update Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 12, 2024The WP Post Author – Boost Your Blog's Engagement with Author Box, Social Links, Co-Authors, Guest Authors, Post Rating System, and Custom User Registration ForCVE-2024-8757 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The WP Post Author – Boost Your Blog's Engagement with Author Box, Social Links, Co-Authors, Guest Authors, Post Rating System, and Custom User Registration Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the linked_user_id parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

    Affected
    up to 3.8.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.8.1. 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 6, 2024ARI Fancy Lightbox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47310 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in arisoft ARI Fancy Lightbox ari-fancy-lightbox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ARI Fancy Lightbox: from n/a through <= 1.3.17.

    Product
    ARI Fancy Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 1.3.17
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.17. Update ARI Fancy Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 6, 2024Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47307 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Essential Plugin Meta slider and carousel with lightbox meta-slider-and-carousel-with-lightbox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: from n/a through <= 2.0.1.

    Product
    Meta slider and carousel with lightbox
    Affected
    up to 2.0.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.1. Update Meta slider and carousel with lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 5, 2024Gallery Lightbox: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47623 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in GhozyLab Gallery Lightbox gallery-lightbox-slider allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gallery Lightbox: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.39.

    Product
    Gallery Lightbox
    Affected
    up to 1.0.0.39
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.0.39. Update Gallery Lightbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 5, 2024Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-8486 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in the Modern Heading and Icon Picker widgets all versions up to, and including, 2.16.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
    Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox
    Affected
    up to 2.16.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.16.3. Update Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 30, 2024Starbox: Does not properly render social media profiles URLs in certain contextsCVE-2024-8239 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

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

    Product
    Starbox
    Fixed in
    3.5.3
    What to do
    Update Starbox to 3.5.3 or newer.
  • Sep 26, 2024Themedy Toolbox: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9177 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Themedy Toolbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's themedy_col, themedy_social_link, themedy_alertbox, and themedy_pullleft shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.14, and up to, and including 1.0.15 for the plugin's themedy_button shortcode 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
    Themedy Toolbox
    Affected
    up to 1.0.14
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.14. Update Themedy Toolbox to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 24, 2024The Special Text Boxes: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8481 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

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

    Product
    The Special Text Boxes
    Affected
    up to 6.2.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.2.4. Update The Special Text Boxes to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 17, 2024Enhanced Search Box: Does not have CSRF check in placeCVE-2024-8091 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Enhanced Search Box WordPress plugin through 0.6.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

    Product
    Enhanced Search Box
    Affected
    up to 0.6.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.6.1. Update Enhanced Search Box to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 13, 2024The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2024-8271 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.3

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

    Product
    The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 1.4.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.2.1. Update The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 12, 2024ILC Thickbox: Does not have CSRF check in placeCVE-2024-7820 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The ILC Thickbox WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

    Product
    ILC Thickbox
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update ILC Thickbox 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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