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

1,764exploited flaws on CISA’s list
35added in the last 30 days
472new WordPress flaws this week
390,714entries in the database

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  • Jul 9, 2026Everest Forms: Does not correctly restrict access to several REST API endpoints belonging to its onboarding assistant: the capability check is only appliedCVE-2026-12270 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Everest Forms WordPress plugin before 3.5.0 does not correctly restrict access to several REST API endpoints belonging to its onboarding assistant: the capability check is only applied when an attacker-controllable request header holds a specific value, so it can be bypassed by omitting or changing that header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read onboarding status information, modify the related Everest Forms WordPress plugin before 3.5.0 options, and trigger an email from the site to an arbitrary address.

    Product
    Everest Forms
    Fixed in
    3.5.0
    What to do
    Update Everest Forms to 3.5.0 or newer.
  • Jul 2, 2026Adminify: Does not perform per-user read-capability checks on the results returned by one of its administration search featuresCVE-2026-11781 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanLow 2.7

    The Adminify WordPress plugin before 4.2.10 does not perform per-user read-capability checks on the results returned by one of its administration search features, allowing users with a low-privilege role (Contributor) to disclose non-public content that WordPress would not otherwise expose to them, such as other authors' unpublished post titles, pending comment content, the site's Adminify WordPress plugin before 4.2.10 inventory, and user account names.

    Product
    Adminify
    Fixed in
    4.2.10
    What to do
    Update Adminify to 4.2.10 or newer.
  • Jul 1, 2026WS Form LITE: Does not have a capability check on one of its settings-update actionsCVE-2026-11562 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The WS Form LITE WordPress plugin before 1.11.8 does not have a capability check on one of its settings-update actions, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to modify the WS Form LITE WordPress plugin before 1.11.8's settings.

    Product
    WS Form LITE
    Fixed in
    1.11.8
    What to do
    Update WS Form LITE to 1.11.8 or newer.
  • Jul 1, 2026Royal MCP: Does not perform capability checks on the majority of its MCP tools after token authenticationCVE-2026-10750 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 8.1

    The Royal MCP WordPress plugin before 1.4.26 does not perform capability checks on the majority of its MCP tools after token authentication, allowing authenticated users with a low-privileged role such as Subscriber to read private content, enumerate all users and their roles, and create, modify, or delete content owned by other users.

    Product
    Royal MCP
    Fixed in
    1.4.26
    What to do
    Update Royal MCP to 1.4.26 or newer.
  • Jun 29, 2026F4 Post Tree: Does not perform capability checks or CSRF/nonce verification on one of its AJAX actionsCVE-2026-9676 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The F4 Post Tree WordPress plugin before 2.0.5 does not perform capability checks or CSRF/nonce verification on one of its AJAX actions, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to modify the parent and menu order of arbitrary posts.

    Product
    F4 Post Tree
    Fixed in
    2.0.5
    What to do
    Update F4 Post Tree to 2.0.5 or newer.
  • Jun 24, 2026Cornerstone: Does not enforce capability checks on one of its CSS-preview request handlersCVE-2026-9710 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.7

    The Cornerstone WordPress plugin before 7.8.8 does not enforce capability checks on one of its CSS-preview request handlers, and exposes the nonce needed to call it to every logged-in user on any wp-admin page, allowing any authenticated user to evaluate dynamic content tokens against arbitrary users and disclose their sensitive metadata including raw password hashes. This affects the premium co Cornerstone page builder distributed bundled with the X , not the unrelated free `cornerstone` Cornerstone WordPress plugin before 7.8.8 (v0.8.x) on the .org repository.

    Product
    Cornerstone
    Fixed in
    7.8.8
    What to do
    Update Cornerstone to 7.8.8 or newer.
  • Jun 24, 2026Cornerstone: Does not enforce capability checks on one of its REST API routesCVE-2026-9709 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanHigh 7.7

    The Cornerstone WordPress plugin before 7.8.9 does not enforce capability checks on one of its REST API routes, allowing any authenticated user to disclose the metadata of any other user, including roles, session token previews and stored billing/shipping fields. This affects the premium co Cornerstone page builder distributed bundled with the X , not the unrelated free `cornerstone` Cornerstone WordPress plugin before 7.8.9 (v0.8.x) on the .org repository.

    Product
    Cornerstone
    Fixed in
    7.8.9
    What to do
    Update Cornerstone to 7.8.9 or newer.
  • Jun 19, 2026WP Hotel Booking: Does not enforce capability checks in several of its AJAX handlersCVE-2026-9822 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The WP Hotel Booking WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not enforce capability checks in several of its AJAX handlers, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access to read other users' booking line items, enumerate active coupons, and read pricing data.

    Product
    WP Hotel Booking
    Fixed in
    2.3.1
    What to do
    Update WP Hotel Booking to 2.3.1 or newer.
  • Jun 17, 2026LearnPress: Does not gate the `edit` context on one of its REST endpoint behind the `edit_users` capabilityCVE-2026-8383 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.3

    The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.3.7 does not gate the `edit` context on one of its REST endpoint behind the `edit_users` capability, allowing unauthenticated visitors to retrieve each returned user's roles, full capabilities map, extra capabilities, locale, and registration date via a crafted request

    Product
    LearnPress
    Fixed in
    4.3.7
    What to do
    Update LearnPress to 4.3.7 or newer.
  • Jun 10, 2026the duplicate_post_dismiss_notice handler, which verifies no nonce or capability: Yoast Duplicate Post through 4.6 contains a cross-site request forgeryCVE-2026-53739 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 5.1

    Yoast Duplicate Post through 4.6 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the duplicate_post_dismiss_notice handler, which verifies no nonce or capability. Attackers can trick any authenticated user into sending a request that sets the duplicate_post_show_notice site option, suppressing admin notices network-wide.

    Product
    the duplicate_post_dismiss_notice handler, which verifies no nonce or capability
    Affected
    up to 4.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.6. Update the duplicate_post_dismiss_notice handler, which verifies no nonce or capability to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 10, 2026Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP: Does not check user capabilities on its frontend AJAX file-upload handlers and does not validate the actual content of uploaded files against the endpoint's intended media typeCVE-2026-9067 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.1

    The Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP WordPress plugin before 1.60 does not check user capabilities on its frontend AJAX file-upload handlers and does not validate the actual content of uploaded files against the endpoint's intended media type, allowing unauthenticated users to upload any file type accepted by WordPress's media library through endpoints that should only accept images or videos.

    Product
    Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP
    Fixed in
    1.60
    What to do
    Update Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP to 1.60 or newer.
  • Jun 9, 2026Custom Block Builder: Does not consistently check the unfiltered_html capability across all paths that write to its block template code fieldsCVE-2026-8981 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanLow 3.5

    The Custom Block Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 does not consistently check the unfiltered_html capability across all paths that write to its block template code fields, allowing administrators on multisite installations (or single-site installs with DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML defined) to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes for any visitor of pages embedding the affected block.

    Product
    Custom Block Builder
    Fixed in
    4.3.0
    What to do
    Update Custom Block Builder to 4.3.0 or newer.
  • Mar 28, 2026Restaurant Cafeteria: Exposes insecure admin-ajax actions without nonce or capability checksCVE-2025-15445 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Restaurant Cafeteria WordPress theme through 0.4.6 exposes insecure admin-ajax actions without nonce or capability checks, allowing any logged-in user, like subscriber, to perform privileged operations. An attacker can install and activate a from a user-supplied URL, leading to arbitrary PHP code execution, and also import demo content that rewrites site configuration, including Restaurant Cafeteria WordPress theme through 0.4.6_mods, pages, menus, and front page settings.

    Product
    Restaurant Cafeteria
    Affected
    up to 0.4.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.4.6. Update Restaurant Cafeteria to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 13, 2026PublishPress Capabilities: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2026-32394 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Capabilities capability-manager-enhanced allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PublishPress Capabilities: from n/a through <= 2.31.0.

    Product
    PublishPress Capabilities
    Affected
    up to 2.31.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.31.0. Update PublishPress Capabilities to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Feb 28, 2026wpForo Forum 2.4.14 contains a missing capability check vulnerability that allows authenticated users to trigger bulk wpForo usergroup reassignment via the wpfoCVE-2026-28557 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckHigh 7.1

    wpForo Forum 2.4.14 contains a missing capability check vulnerability that allows authenticated users to trigger bulk wpForo usergroup reassignment via the wpforo_synch_roles AJAX handler. Attackers access the usergroups admin page, accessible to any authenticated user, to obtain a nonce, then remap all wpForo usergroups to arbitrary WordPress roles.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Feb 16, 2026RegistrationMagic: Does not have proper capability checksCVE-2026-0929 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin before 6.0.7.2 does not have proper capability checks, allowing subscribers and above to create forms on the site.

    Product
    RegistrationMagic
    Fixed in
    6.0.7.2
    What to do
    Update RegistrationMagic to 6.0.7.2 or newer.
  • Feb 13, 2026RegistrationMagic: Checks nonces but not capabilitiesCVE-2025-15520 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin before 6.0.7.2 checks nonces but not capabilities, allowing for the disclosure of some sensitive data to subscribers and above.

    Product
    RegistrationMagic
    Fixed in
    6.0.7.2
    What to do
    Update RegistrationMagic to 6.0.7.2 or newer.
  • Feb 11, 2026OpenPix for WooCommerce: Allows any authenticated user to trigger AJAX actions that reset payment gateway configuration options without capability or nonce checksCVE-2025-15400 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The OpenPix for WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 2.13.3 allows any authenticated user to trigger AJAX actions that reset payment gateway configuration options without capability or nonce checks. This permits any authenticated users, such as subscribers to clear API credentials and webhook status, causing persistent disruption of OpenPix payment functionality.

    Product
    OpenPix for WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 2.13.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.13.3. Update OpenPix 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 20, 2026Bookingor: Exposes authenticated AJAX actions without capability or nonce checksCVE-2025-12573 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Bookingor WordPress plugin through 1.0.12 exposes authenticated AJAX actions without capability or nonce checks, allowing low-privileged users to delete Bookingor WordPress plugin through 1.0.12 data.

    Product
    Bookingor
    Affected
    up to 1.0.12
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.12. Update Bookingor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 13, 2026Dreamer Blog: Is vulnerable to arbitrary installations due to a missing capability checkCVE-2025-10915 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Dreamer Blog WordPress theme through 1.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary installations due to a missing capability check.

    Product
    Dreamer Blog
    Affected
    up to 1.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2. Update Dreamer Blog to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Dec 20, 2025The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cCVE-2025-7782 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.6

    The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cs_update_application_status_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Candidate-level access and above, to inject cross-site scripting into the 'status' parameter of applied jobs for any user.

    Affected
    up to 7.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 7.7. 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.
  • Dec 2, 2025Upload.am: Is vulnerable to arbitrary option disclosure due to a missing capability check on its AJAX request handlerCVE-2025-12630 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.9

    The Upload.am WordPress plugin before 1.0.1 is vulnerable to arbitrary option disclosure due to a missing capability check on its AJAX request handler, allowing users such as contributor to view site options.

    Product
    Upload.am
    Fixed in
    1.0.1
    What to do
    Update Upload.am to 1.0.1 or newer.
  • Nov 4, 2025Simple User Capabilities: Privilege EscalationCVE-2025-12158 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Simple User Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the suc_submit_capabilities() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate the role of any user account to administrator.

    Product
    Simple User Capabilities
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update Simple User Capabilities to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 4, 2025Simple User Capabilities: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2025-12157 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Simple User Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_reset_capability' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset any user's capabilities.

    Product
    Simple User Capabilities
    Affected
    up to 1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0. Update Simple User Capabilities to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 29, 2025Doppler Forms: Registers an AJAX action install_extension without verifying user capabilities or using a nonceCVE-2025-9544 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 registers an AJAX action install_extension without verifying user capabilities or using a nonce. As a result, any authenticated user — including those with the Subscriber role — can install and activate additional Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 (limited to those whitelisted by the main Doppler Forms WordPress plugin through 2.5.1).

    Product
    Doppler Forms
    Affected
    up to 2.5.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.5.1. Update Doppler Forms to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 5, 2025OceanWP: Is vulnerable to an option update due to a missing capability check on one of its AJAX request handlerCVE-2025-8944 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The OceanWP WordPress theme before 4.1.2 is vulnerable to an option update due to a missing capability check on one of its AJAX request handler, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update the darkMod` setting.

    Product
    OceanWP
    Fixed in
    4.1.2
    What to do
    Update OceanWP to 4.1.2 or newer.
  • Aug 28, 2025Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress by LiquidThemes are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the liquid_reset_wordpreCVE-2025-0951 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress by LiquidThemes are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the liquid_reset_wordpress_before AJAX in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to deactivate all of a site's plugins. While we escalated this to Envato after not being able to establish contact, it appears the developer added a nonce check, however that is not sufficient protection as the nonce is exposed to all users with access to the dashboard.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Jun 20, 2025User Roles and Capabilities: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2025-49981 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in mahabub81 User Roles and Capabilities user-roles-and-capabilities allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects User Roles and Capabilities: from n/a through <= 1.2.6.

    Product
    User Roles and Capabilities
    Affected
    up to 1.2.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.6. Update User Roles and Capabilities to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 6, 2025BM Content Builder: Unauthorized modification of data to a missing capability check on the 'ux_cb_page_options_save' functionCVE-2025-1777 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data to a missing capability check on the 'ux_cb_page_options_save' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    BM Content Builder
    Affected
    up to 3.16.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.16.2.1. Update BM Content Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 12, 2025Firelight Lightbox: Does not prevent users with post writing capabilities from executing arbitrary JavascriptCVE-2025-3597 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.9

    The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.15 does not prevent users with post writing capabilities from executing arbitrary Javascript when the jQuery Metadata library is enabled. While this feature is meant to only be available to Pro version users, it can be activated in the free version too, making it theoretically exploitable there as well.

    Product
    Firelight Lightbox
    Fixed in
    2.3.15
    What to do
    Update Firelight Lightbox to 2.3.15 or newer.
  • May 2, 2025Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'gsf_reset_secCVE-2024-13420 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'gsf_reset_section_options', 'gsf_reset_section_options', 'gsf_create_preset_options' and more in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset and modify some of the plugin/theme settings. This issue was escalated to Envato over two months from the date of this disclosure and the issues, while partially patched, are still vulnerable.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 2, 2025Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress using Smart Framework are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the saveOpCVE-2024-13419 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress using Smart Framework are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the saveOptions() and importThemeOptions() functions in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings which includes custom JavaScript that is enabled site-wide. This issue was escalated to Envato over two months from the date of this disclosure and the issue is still vulnerable.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 2, 2025Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Uploads due to a missing capability check on the ajaxUploadFonts() function in varCVE-2024-13418 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Uploads due to a missing capability check on the ajaxUploadFonts() function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files that can make remote code execution possible. This issue was escalated to Envato over two months from the date of this disclosure and the issue, while partially patched, is still vulnerable.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Nov 18, 2024Elfsight Telegram Chat CC: Unauthorized modification of data to a missing capability check on the 'updatePreferences' functionCVE-2024-10390 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Elfsight Telegram Chat CC plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data to a missing capability check on the 'updatePreferences' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Elfsight Telegram Chat CC
    Affected
    up to 1.1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.0. Update Elfsight Telegram Chat CC to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 15, 2024Simple Local Avatars: Unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the sla_clear_user_cache functionCVE-2024-10786 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the sla_clear_user_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to clear user caches.

    Product
    Simple Local Avatars
    Affected
    up to 2.7.11
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.7.11. Update Simple Local Avatars to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 13, 2024Roles & Capabilities: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-8732 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The Roles & Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. 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
    Roles & Capabilities
    Affected
    up to 1.1.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.9. Update Roles & Capabilities to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Aug 16, 2024The InPost for WooCommerce plugin and InPost PL plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access and deletion of data due to a missing capability checCVE-2024-6500 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 10

    The InPost for WooCommerce plugin and InPost PL plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access and deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the 'parse_request' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 (for InPost for WooCommerce) as well as 1.4.4 (for InPost PL). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on Windows servers. On Linux servers, only files within the WordPress install will be deleted, but all files can be read.

    Affected
    up to 1.4.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.0. 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 24, 2024WP EasyPay – Square for: Unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the wpep_square_disconnect() functionCVE-2024-5861 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The WP EasyPay – Square for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the wpep_square_disconnect() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect square.

    Product
    WP EasyPay – Square for
    Affected
    up to 4.2.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.2.3. Update WP EasyPay – Square for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jul 23, 2024Social Auto Poster: Unauthorized modification of data to a missing capability check on the ‘wpw_auto_poster_update_tweet_template’ functionCVE-2024-6754 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4

    The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data to a missing capability check on the ‘wpw_auto_poster_update_tweet_template’ function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.14. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary post metadata.

    Product
    Social Auto Poster
    Affected
    up to 5.3.14
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.3.14. Update Social Auto Poster to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 5, 2024Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'impoCVE-2024-5324 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Apr 10, 2024Ultimate Video Player For WordPress: Does not have proper capability checkCVE-2024-2428 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.7

    The Ultimate Video Player For WordPress WordPress plugin before 2.2.3 does not have proper capability check when updating its settings via a REST route, allowing Contributor and above users to update them. Furthermore, due to the lack of escaping in one of the settings, this also allows them to perform Stored XSS attacks

    Product
    Ultimate Video Player For WordPress
    Fixed in
    2.2.3
    What to do
    Update Ultimate Video Player For WordPress to 2.2.3 or newer.
  • Mar 26, 2024Testimonial Slider: Does not properly ensure that a user has the necessary capabilities to edit certain sensitive Testimonial Slider WordPress plugin before 2CVE-2024-1745 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The Testimonial Slider WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 does not properly ensure that a user has the necessary capabilities to edit certain sensitive Testimonial Slider WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 settings, making it possible for users with at least the Author role to edit them.

    Product
    Testimonial Slider
    Fixed in
    2.3.7
    What to do
    Update Testimonial Slider to 2.3.7 or newer.
  • Feb 2, 2024Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress with the ThemeIsle SDK are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on theCVE-2024-1047 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress with the ThemeIsle SDK are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the register_reference() function in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update options values that allow ThemeIsle to track promotional activities via utm_source.

    Affected
    up to 2.10.28
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.10.28. 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 16, 2024WP Customer Area: Does not properly validates user capabilities in some of its AJAX actionsCVE-2023-6824 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The WP Customer Area WordPress plugin before 8.2.1 does not properly validates user capabilities in some of its AJAX actions, allowing any users to retrieve other user's account address.

    Product
    WP Customer Area
    Fixed in
    8.2.1
    What to do
    Update WP Customer Area to 8.2.1 or newer.
  • Jan 16, 2024WP Customer Area: Does not properly validate users capabilities in some of its AJAX actionsCVE-2023-6741 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The WP Customer Area WordPress plugin before 8.2.1 does not properly validate users capabilities in some of its AJAX actions, allowing malicious users to edit other users' account address.

    Product
    WP Customer Area
    Fixed in
    8.2.1
    What to do
    Update WP Customer Area to 8.2.1 or newer.
  • Jan 15, 2024WP Custom Widget area: Does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functionsCVE-2023-6066 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 4.3

    The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.

    Product
    WP Custom Widget area
    Affected
    up to 1.2.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.5. Update WP Custom Widget area to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jan 8, 2024Essential Real Estate: Does not apply proper capability checks on its AJAX actionsCVE-2023-6141 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin before 4.4.0 does not apply proper capability checks on its AJAX actions, which among other things, allow attackers with a subscriber account to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

    Product
    Essential Real Estate
    Fixed in
    4.4.0
    What to do
    Update Essential Real Estate to 4.4.0 or newer.
  • Jan 8, 2024Essential Real Estate: Does not apply proper capability checks on its AJAX actionsCVE-2023-6139 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5

    The Essential Real Estate WordPress plugin before 4.4.0 does not apply proper capability checks on its AJAX actions, which among other things, allow attackers with a subscriber account to conduct Denial of Service attacks.

    Product
    Essential Real Estate
    Fixed in
    4.4.0
    What to do
    Update Essential Real Estate to 4.4.0 or newer.
  • Jul 28, 2023Several plugins for WordPress by Inisev are vulnerable to unauthorized installation of plugins due to a missing capability check on the handle_installation funcCVE-2023-0958 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    Several plugins for WordPress by Inisev are vulnerable to unauthorized installation of plugins due to a missing capability check on the handle_installation function that is called via the inisev_installation AJAX aciton in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as subscribers, to install select plugins from Inisev on vulnerable sites. CVE-2023-38514 appears to be a duplicate of this vulnerability.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Jul 4, 2023Ultimate Member: Does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilitiesCVE-2023-3460 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanCritical 9.8

    The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing attackers to create administrator accounts at will. This is actively being exploited in the wild.

    Product
    Ultimate Member
    Fixed in
    2.6.7
    What to do
    Update Ultimate Member to 2.6.7 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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