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  • Jan 30, 2020XSS exists in the shortcode functionality of the GistPress plugin before 3.0.2 for WordPress via the includes/class-gistpress.php id parameter.CVE-2020-8498 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.4

    XSS exists in the shortcode functionality of the GistPress plugin before 3.0.2 for WordPress via the includes/class-gistpress.php id parameter. This allows an attacker with the WordPress Contributor role to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with the privileges of other users (e.g., ones who have the publish_posts capability).

    Product
    XSS exists in the shortcode functionality of the GistPress
    Fixed in
    3.0.2
    What to do
    Update XSS exists in the shortcode functionality of the GistPress to 3.0.2 or newer.
  • Dec 27, 2019In wp-includes/formatting.php in WordPress 3.7 to 5.3.0, the function wp_targeted_link_rel() can be used in a particular way to result in a stored cross-site scCVE-2019-20042 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    In wp-includes/formatting.php in WordPress 3.7 to 5.3.0, the function wp_targeted_link_rel() can be used in a particular way to result in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This has been patched in WordPress 5.3.1, along with all the previous WordPress versions from 3.7 to 5.3 via a minor release.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Nov 6, 2019Directory traversal vulnerability in the ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allows remote CVE-2014-9014 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    Directory traversal vulnerability in the ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

    Product
    Directory traversal vulnerability in the ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace
    Fixed in
    2.4.1
    What to do
    Update Directory traversal vulnerability in the ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace to 2.4.1 or newer.
  • Nov 6, 2019The ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin 2.4.0 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary userCVE-2014-9013 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin 2.4.0 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary users and gain admin privileges via a request to wpmp_pp_ajax_call with an execution target of wp_insert_user.

    Product
    WP Marketplace
    Affected
    2.4.0 to 2.4.0
    What to do
    Affects 2.4.0 to 2.4.0. Update WP Marketplace to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 7, 2019Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs plugin through 1.8.24 for WordPress allows HTML content injection.CVE-2019-17233 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs plugin through 1.8.24 for WordPress allows HTML content injection.

    Product
    Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs
    Affected
    up to 1.8.24
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.8.24. Update Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 7, 2019Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs plugin through 1.8.24 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options import.CVE-2019-17232 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs plugin through 1.8.24 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options import.

    Product
    Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs
    Affected
    up to 1.8.24
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.8.24. Update Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 20, 2019The admin-management-xtended plugin before 2.4.0.1 for WordPress has privilege escalation because wp_ajax functions are mishandled.CVE-2015-9390 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.3

    The admin-management-xtended plugin before 2.4.0.1 for WordPress has privilege escalation because wp_ajax functions are mishandled.

    Product
    admin-management-xtended
    Fixed in
    2.4.0.1
    What to do
    Update admin-management-xtended to 2.4.0.1 or newer.
  • Sep 13, 2019The Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has incorrect handling of data passed to the unserialize function.CVE-2016-10948 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.1

    The Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has incorrect handling of data passed to the unserialize function.

    Product
    Post Indexer
    Fixed in
    3.0.6.2
    What to do
    Update Post Indexer to 3.0.6.2 or newer.
  • Sep 13, 2019The wp-whois-domain plugin 1.0.0 for WordPress has XSS via the pages/func-whois.php domain parameter.CVE-2017-18612 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The wp-whois-domain plugin 1.0.0 for WordPress has XSS via the pages/func-whois.php domain parameter.

    Affected
    1.0.0 to 1.0.0
    What to do
    Affects 1.0.0 to 1.0.0. 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.
  • Sep 10, 2019The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.CVE-2017-18596 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.

    Product
    elementor
    Fixed in
    1.8.0
    What to do
    Update elementor to 1.8.0 or newer.
  • Aug 30, 2019The nd-restaurant-reservations plugin before 1.5 for WordPress has no requirement for nd_rst_import_settings_php_function authentication.CVE-2019-15819 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The nd-restaurant-reservations plugin before 1.5 for WordPress has no requirement for nd_rst_import_settings_php_function authentication.

    Product
    nd-restaurant-reservations
    Fixed in
    1.5
    What to do
    Update nd-restaurant-reservations to 1.5 or newer.
  • Aug 30, 2019The wp-private-content-plus plugin before 2.0 for WordPress has no protection against option changes via save_settings_page and other save_ functions.CVE-2019-15816 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The wp-private-content-plus plugin before 2.0 for WordPress has no protection against option changes via save_settings_page and other save_ functions.

    Product
    wp-private-content-plus
    Fixed in
    2.0
    What to do
    Update wp-private-content-plus to 2.0 or newer.
  • Aug 13, 2019The all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall plugin before 3.9.5 for WordPress has XSS in add_query_arg and remove_query_arg function instances.CVE-2015-9294 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall plugin before 3.9.5 for WordPress has XSS in add_query_arg and remove_query_arg function instances.

    Product
    all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall
    Fixed in
    3.9.5
    What to do
    Update all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall to 3.9.5 or newer.
  • Aug 12, 2019The wp-google-map-plugin plugin before 2.3.7 for WordPress has XSS related to the add_query_arg() and remove_query_arg() functions.CVE-2015-9305 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The wp-google-map-plugin plugin before 2.3.7 for WordPress has XSS related to the add_query_arg() and remove_query_arg() functions.

    Product
    wp-google-map-plugin
    Fixed in
    2.3.7
    What to do
    Update wp-google-map-plugin to 2.3.7 or newer.
  • Jun 19, 2019An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress.CVE-2018-16613 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

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

    Product
    An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum
    Fixed in
    1.5.2
    What to do
    Update An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum to 1.5.2 or newer.
  • May 23, 2019In the Form Maker plugin before 1.13.3 for WordPress, it's possible to achieve SQL injection in the function get_labels_parameters in the file form-maker/admin/CVE-2019-10866 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    In the Form Maker plugin before 1.13.3 for WordPress, it's possible to achieve SQL injection in the function get_labels_parameters in the file form-maker/admin/models/Submissions_fm.php with a crafted value of the /models/Submissioc parameter.

    Product
    In the Form Maker
    Fixed in
    1.13.3
    What to do
    Update In the Form Maker to 1.13.3 or newer.
  • Apr 9, 2019The wpape APE GALLERY plugin 1.6.14 for WordPress has stored XSS via the classGallery.php getCategories function.CVE-2019-6117 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The wpape APE GALLERY plugin 1.6.14 for WordPress has stored XSS via the classGallery.php getCategories function.

    Affected
    1.6.14 to 1.6.14
    What to do
    Affects 1.6.14 to 1.6.14. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Mar 21, 2019The WP-jobhunt plugin before version 2.4 for WordPress does not control AJAX requests sent to the cs_reset_pass() function through the admin-ajax.php file, whicCVE-2018-19488 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    The WP-jobhunt plugin before version 2.4 for WordPress does not control AJAX requests sent to the cs_reset_pass() function through the admin-ajax.php file, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of a user's account.

    Product
    WP-jobhunt
    Fixed in
    2.4
    What to do
    Update WP-jobhunt to 2.4 or newer.
  • Mar 21, 2019The WP-jobhunt plugin before version 2.4 for WordPress does not control AJAX requests sent to the cs_employer_ajax_profile() function through the admin-ajax.phpCVE-2018-19487 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The WP-jobhunt plugin before version 2.4 for WordPress does not control AJAX requests sent to the cs_employer_ajax_profile() function through the admin-ajax.php file, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers to enumerate information about users.

    Product
    WP-jobhunt
    Fixed in
    2.4
    What to do
    Update WP-jobhunt to 2.4 or newer.
  • Jan 26, 2019Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations plugin through 2.0.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers CVE-2019-6703 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations plugin through 2.0.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress option values, leading to site takeover. These attackers can send requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php to call the miglaA_update_me action 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.

    Product
    Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations
    Affected
    up to 2.0.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.5. Update Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 26, 2018WordPress version 4.8 + contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins.php or core wordpress on delete function that can result in An attacker cCVE-2018-1000556 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    WordPress version 4.8 + contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins.php or core wordpress on delete function that can result in An attacker can perform client side attacks which could be from stealing a cookie to code injection. This attack appear to be exploitable via an attacker must craft an URL with payload and send to the user. Victim need to open the link to be affected by reflected XSS. .

    Fixed in
    12.0.6
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 12.0.6 or newer.
  • Jun 4, 2018wpforo_get_request_uri in wpf-includes/functions.php in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.4.12 for WordPress allows Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site ScriptinCVE-2018-11709 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    wpforo_get_request_uri in wpf-includes/functions.php in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.4.12 for WordPress allows Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the URI.

    Product
    wpforo_get_request_uri in wpf-includes/functions.php in the wpForo Forum
    Fixed in
    1.4.12
    What to do
    Update wpforo_get_request_uri in wpf-includes/functions.php in the wpForo Forum to 1.4.12 or newer.
  • May 14, 2018the AJAX function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for: Directory traversalCVE-2018-0588 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by vultures@jpcert.or.jpHigh 7.5

    Directory traversal vulnerability in the AJAX function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

    Product
    the AJAX function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update the AJAX function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • May 14, 2018the shortcodes function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for: Directory traversalCVE-2018-0586 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by vultures@jpcert.or.jpMedium 4.3

    Directory traversal vulnerability in the shortcodes function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for WordPress allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

    Product
    the shortcodes function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for
    Fixed in
    2.0.4
    What to do
    Update the shortcodes function of Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for to 2.0.4 or newer.
  • Apr 16, 2018Before WordPress 4.9.5, the version string was not escaped in the get_the_generator function, and could lead to XSS in a generator tag.CVE-2018-10102 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Before WordPress 4.9.5, the version string was not escaped in the get_the_generator function, and could lead to XSS in a generator tag.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • Apr 12, 2018Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the new_Twitter_sign_button function in nextend-Twitter-connect.php in the Nextend Twitter Connect plugin before 1.5CVE-2015-4557 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the new_Twitter_sign_button function in nextend-Twitter-connect.php in the Nextend Twitter Connect plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the redirect_to parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2015-4413.

    Fixed in
    1.5.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 1.5.2 or newer.
  • Mar 14, 2018the function to get tickets, the parameter email in cookie was injected that can result in filter the parameter: Pradeep Makone wordpress Support Plus Responsive Ticket System version 9.0.2 and earlier contains a SQL InjCVE-2018-1000131 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    Pradeep Makone wordpress Support Plus Responsive Ticket System version 9.0.2 and earlier contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in the function to get tickets, the parameter email in cookie was injected that can result in filter the parameter. This attack appear to be exploitable via web site, without login. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 9.0.3 and later.

    Product
    the function to get tickets, the parameter email in cookie was injected that can result in filter the parameter
    Affected
    up to 9.0.2
    Fixed in
    9.0.3
    What to do
    Update the function to get tickets, the parameter email in cookie was injected that can result in filter the parameter to 9.0.3 or newer.
  • Jan 27, 2018The acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget plugin before 3.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF via the recordsArray paramCVE-2018-6357 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    The acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget plugin before 3.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF via the recordsArray parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, with resultant social_widget_icon_array_order XSS.

    Product
    acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget
    Fixed in
    3.2.6
    What to do
    Update acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget to 3.2.6 or newer.
  • Dec 27, 2017Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) cp_updateMessageItem and (2) cp_deleteMessageItem functions in cp_ppp_admin_int_message_list.inc.CVE-2015-7666 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

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

    Fixed in
    1.0.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 1.0.2 or newer.
  • Dec 2, 2017wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers CVE-2017-17092 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 5.4

    wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted file.

    Fixed in
    4.9.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.9.1 or newer.
  • Nov 17, 2017The UpdraftPlus plugin through 1.13.12 for WordPress allows remote PHP code execution because the plupload_action function in /wp-content/plugins/updraftplus/adCVE-2017-16871 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.1

    The UpdraftPlus plugin through 1.13.12 for WordPress allows remote PHP code execution because the plupload_action function in /wp-content/plugins/updraftplus/admin.php has a race condition before deleting a file associated with the name parameter. NOTE: the vendor reports that this does not cross a privilege boundary

    Product
    UpdraftPlus
    Affected
    up to 1.13.12
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.13.12. Update UpdraftPlus to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 17, 2017The UpdraftPlus plugin through 1.13.12 for WordPress has SSRF in the updraft_ajax_handler function in /wp-content/plugins/updraftplus/admin.php via an httpget sCVE-2017-16870 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.1

    The UpdraftPlus plugin through 1.13.12 for WordPress has SSRF in the updraft_ajax_handler function in /wp-content/plugins/updraftplus/admin.php via an httpget subaction. NOTE: the vendor reports that this does not cross a privilege boundary

    Product
    UpdraftPlus
    Affected
    up to 1.13.12
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.13.12. Update UpdraftPlus to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2017Eval injection vulnerability in the fm_saveHelperGatherItems function in ajax.php in the Form Manager plugin before 1.7.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers CVE-2015-7806 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITRECritical 9.8

    Eval injection vulnerability in the fm_saveHelperGatherItems function in ajax.php in the Form Manager plugin before 1.7.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

    Product
    Eval injection vulnerability in the fm_saveHelperGatherItems function in ajax.php in the Form Manager
    Fixed in
    1.7.3
    What to do
    Update Eval injection vulnerability in the fm_saveHelperGatherItems function in ajax.php in the Form Manager to 1.7.3 or newer.
  • Oct 6, 2017The ec_ajax_update_option and ec_ajax_clear_all_taxrates functions in inc/admin/admin_ajax_functions.php in the WP EasyCart plugin 1.1.30 through 3.0.20 for WorCVE-2015-2673 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

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

    Affected
    up to 3.0.20
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.20. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 27, 2017The Simple Student Result plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability because the fn_ssr_add_st_submit() function and fn_ssr_deCVE-2017-14766 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The Simple Student Result plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability because the fn_ssr_add_st_submit() function and fn_ssr_del_st_submit() function in functions.php only require knowing the student id number.

    Product
    Simple Student Result
    Fixed in
    1.6.4
    What to do
    Update Simple Student Result to 1.6.4 or newer.
  • Sep 19, 2017Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the optionsPageRequest function in admin.php in WP Fastest Cache plugin before 0.8.3.5 for WordPreCVE-2015-4089 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

    Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the optionsPageRequest function in admin.php in WP Fastest Cache plugin before 0.8.3.5 for WordPress allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that call the (1) saveOption, (2) deleteCache, (3) deleteCssAndJsCache, or (4) addCacheTimeout method via the wpFastestCachePage parameter in the WpFastestCacheOptions/ page.

    Fixed in
    0.8.3.5
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 0.8.3.5 or newer.
  • Sep 14, 2017Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Event Expresso Free v3.1.37.11.L, The function edit_event_category does not sanitize user-supplied input via the $id parameterCVE-2017-1002026 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by larry0@me.comHigh 8.8

    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Event Expresso Free v3.1.37.11.L, The function edit_event_category does not sanitize user-supplied input via the $id parameter before passing it into an SQL statement.

    Affected
    3.1.37.11.l to 3.1.37.11.l
    What to do
    Affects 3.1.37.11.l to 3.1.37.11.l. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 11, 2017The shibboleth_login_form function in shibboleth.php in the Shibboleth plugin before 1.8 for WordPress is prone to an XSS vulnerability due to improper use of aCVE-2017-14313 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The shibboleth_login_form function in shibboleth.php in the Shibboleth plugin before 1.8 for WordPress is prone to an XSS vulnerability due to improper use of add_query_arg().

    Product
    shibboleth_login_form function in shibboleth.php in the Shibboleth
    Fixed in
    1.8
    What to do
    Update shibboleth_login_form function in shibboleth.php in the Shibboleth to 1.8 or newer.
  • Aug 7, 2017The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.CVE-2014-9260 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 8.8

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

    Product
    basic_settings function in the download manager
    Fixed in
    2.7.3
    What to do
    Update basic_settings function in the download manager to 2.7.3 or newer.
  • Jul 21, 2017The eshop_checkout function in checkout.php in the Wordpress Eshop plugin 6.3.11 and earlier does not validate variables in the "eshopcart" HTTP cookie, which aCVE-2015-3421 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    The eshop_checkout function in checkout.php in the Wordpress Eshop plugin 6.3.11 and earlier does not validate variables in the "eshopcart" HTTP cookie, which allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, or a path disclosure attack via crafted variables named after target PHP variables.

    Affected
    up to 6.3.11
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.3.11. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Jun 8, 2017The SlideshowPluginSlideshowStylesheet::loadStylesheetByAJAX function in the Slideshow plugin 2.2.8 through 2.2.21 for Wordpress allows remote attackers to readCVE-2015-3634 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    The SlideshowPluginSlideshowStylesheet::loadStylesheetByAJAX function in the Slideshow plugin 2.2.8 through 2.2.21 for Wordpress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary Wordpress option values.

    Product
    SlideshowPluginSlideshowStylesheet::loadStylesheetByAJAX function in the Slideshow plugin 2.2.8
    Affected
    up to 2.2.21
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.2.21. Update SlideshowPluginSlideshowStylesheet::loadStylesheetByAJAX function in the Slideshow plugin 2.2.8 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 17, 2017Open redirect vulnerability in the proxyimages function in wowproxy.php in the Wow Moodboard Lite plugin 1.1.1.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to redireCVE-2015-4070 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Open redirect vulnerability in the proxyimages function in wowproxy.php in the Wow Moodboard Lite plugin 1.1.1.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the url parameter.

    Product
    Wow Moodboard Lite
    Affected
    1.1.1 to 1.1.1
    What to do
    Affects 1.1.1 to 1.1.1. Update Wow Moodboard Lite to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 2, 2017The register_routes function in wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-posts-controller.php in the REST API in WordPress 4.7.x before 4.7.2 does not requiCVE-2017-1001000 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by 46fe6300-5254-4a98-9594-a9567bec8179High 7.5

    The register_routes function in wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-posts-controller.php in the REST API in WordPress 4.7.x before 4.7.2 does not require an integer identifier, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary pages via a request for wp-json/wp/v2/posts followed by a numeric value and a non-numeric value, as demonstrated by the wp-json/wp/v2/posts/123?id=123helloworld URI.

    Fixed in
    4.7.2
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.7.2 or newer.
  • Mar 11, 2017In WordPress before 4.7.3 (wp-admin/plugins.php), unintended files can be deleted by administrators using the plugin deletion functionality.CVE-2017-6816 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.9

    In WordPress before 4.7.3 (wp-admin/plugins.php), unintended files can be deleted by administrators using the plugin deletion functionality.

    Fixed in
    4.7.3
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.7.3 or newer.
  • Jan 18, 2017the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)CVE-2016-6897 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

    Fixed in
    4.6
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.6 or newer.
  • Jan 14, 2017wp-includes/ms-functions.php in the Multisite WordPress API in WordPress before 4.7.1 does not properly choose random numbers for keys, which makes it easier foCVE-2017-5493 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREHigh 7.5

    wp-includes/ms-functions.php in the Multisite WordPress API in WordPress before 4.7.1 does not properly choose random numbers for keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted (1) site signup or (2) user signup.

    Fixed in
    4.7.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.7.1 or newer.
  • Jan 14, 2017the theme-name fallback functionality in wp-includes/class-wp-theme.php in WordPress before 4.7.1: Cross-site scripting (XSS)CVE-2017-5490 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 6.1

    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the theme-name fallback functionality in wp-includes/class-wp-theme.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted directory name of a theme, related to wp-admin/includes/class-theme-installer-skin.php.

    Product
    the theme-name fallback functionality in wp-includes/class-wp-theme.php in WordPress before 4.7.1
    Fixed in
    4.7.1
    What to do
    Update the theme-name fallback functionality in wp-includes/class-wp-theme.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 to 4.7.1 or newer.
  • Jan 4, 2017Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the media_handle_upload function in wp-admin/includes/media.php in WordPress before 4.6.1 might allow remote attackeCVE-2016-7168 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by MITREMedium 4.8

    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the media_handle_upload function in wp-admin/includes/media.php in WordPress before 4.6.1 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by tricking an administrator into uploading an image file that has a crafted filename.

    Fixed in
    4.6.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 4.6.1 or newer.

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