WordPress Vulnerability Report

WordPress Vulnerability Report – August 3, 2022

Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. Each vulnerability will have a severity rating of low, medium, high, or critical.

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Updated:Aug 4, 2023
Published:Aug 3, 2022

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Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. The weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by WPScan covers recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you run one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website.

Each vulnerability will have a severity rating of low, medium, high, or critical. Responsible disclosure and reporting of vulnerabilities is an integral part of keeping the WordPress community safe. Please share this post with your friends to help get the word out and make WordPress safer for everyone!

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WordPress Core Vulnerabilities

WordPress 6.0.1 was released on July 12, 2022, as a short-cycle maintenance release with 31 bug fixes. Because this is a core update, be sure to update to WordPress 6.0.1 as soon as possible.

No new WordPress core vulnerabilities were disclosed this week.

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

In this section, the latest WordPress plugin vulnerabilities have been disclosed. Each plugin listing includes the type of vulnerability, the active installations, the version number if patched, and the severity rating.

Advanced Custom Fields

Plugin:
Advanced Custom Fields
Installations:
2,000,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated File Upload
Patched in Version:
5.12.3
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.12.3.

Better Search and Replace

Plugin:
Better Search Replace
Installations:
1,000,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ SQLi
Patched in Version:
1.4.1
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.1.

Duplicator

Plugin:
Duplicator – WordPress Migration Plugin
Installations:
1,000,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated System Information Disclosure
Patched in Version:
1.4.7
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.7.

Download Manager

Plugin:
Download Manager
Installations:
100,000+
Vulnerability:
Bypass IP Address Blocking Restriction
Patched in Version:
3.2.50
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.2.50.

Social Chat

Plugin:
WP Social Chat – Click To Chat App
Installations:
100,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
6.0.5
Severity Score:
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.5.

Social Slider Feed

Plugin:
Social Slider Feed
Installations:
90,000+
Vulnerability:
Subscriber+ Stored XSS via Feeds; Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Subscriber+ Arbitrary API Key Update to Stored XSS; Subscriber+ Arbitrary Feed Deletion
Patched in Version:
2.0.5
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.5.

Simple Banner

Plugin:
Simple Banner
Installations:
50,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
2.12.0
Severity Score:
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.12.0.

WP phpMyAdmin

Plugin:
WP phpMyAdmin
Installations:
40,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting; Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
5.2.0.4
Severity Score:
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.2.0.4.

Simple Job Board

Plugin:
Simple Job Board
Installations:
20,000+
Vulnerability:
Resume Disclosure via Directory Listing
Patched in Version:
2.10.0
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.10.0.

Product Slider for WooCommerce

Plugin:
Product Slider for WooCommerce
Installations:
20,000+
Vulnerability:
Subscriber+ Arbitrary Options Deletion
Patched in Version:
2.5.7
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.5.7.

WordPress Team Members Showcase

Plugin:
Team – WordPress Team Members Showcase Plugin
Installations:
10,000+
Vulnerability:
Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Read and Deletion
Patched in Version:
4.1.2
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.1.2.

WP Sticky Button

Plugin:
WP Sticky Button – Click to Chat
Installations:
10,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Arbitrary Settings Update to Stored XSS
Patched in Version:
1.4.1
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.1.

Simple SEO

Plugin:
Simple SEO
Installations:
6,000+
Vulnerability:
Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.7.92
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.7.92.

Lana Downloads Manager

Plugin:
Lana Downloads Manager
Installations:
2,000+
Vulnerability:
Contributor+ Arbitrary File Download
Patched in Version:
1.8.0
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.0.

Automatic pages for Privacy Policy, Terms, About, Contact us

Plugin:
Automatic pages for Privacy Policy, Terms, About, Contact us
Installations:
1,000+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.42
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.42.

Student Result or Employee Database

Plugin:
Student Result or Employee Database
Installations:
1,000+
Vulnerability:
Stored Cross Site Scripting via CSRF; Unauthorised REST Calls
Patched in Version:
1.7.5
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.7.5.

Add Hierarchy (parent) to post

Plugin:
Add Hierarchy (parent) to post
Installations:
700+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
3.13
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.13.

Remove tabs and fields from WooCommerce

Plugin:
Remove tabs and fields from WooCommerce
Installations:
400+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.68
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.68.

Breadcrumbs Shortcode

Plugin:
Breadcrumbs Shortcode
Installations:
200+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.45
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.45.

External url as post Featured Image

Plugin:
External url as post Featured Image (thumbnail)
Installations:
100+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
2.03
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.03.

Download buttons for Youtube videos

Plugin:
Download buttons for Youtube videos
Installations:
20+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.04
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.04.

Redirect By Cookie

Plugin:
Redirect By Cookie
Installations:
20+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.07
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.07.

Images Asynchronous Load

Plugin:
Images Asynchronous Load
Installations:
10+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.06
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.06.

Comment Fields [Modify/Disable/Remove]

Plugin:
Comment Fields [Modify/Disable/Remove]
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.04
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.04.

LinkWorth Plugin

Plugin:
LinkWorth Plugin
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Setting Update via CSRF
Patched in Version:
3.3.4
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.3.4.

WPQA

Plugin:
WPQA Builder
Vulnerability:
Subscriber+ Private Message Disclosure via IDOR
Patched in Version:
5.7
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.7.

Highlight Searched Terms in Results

Plugin:
Highlight Searched Terms in Results
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.04
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.04.

API info for Plugins & Themes from WP.ORG

Plugin:
API info for Plugins & Themes from WP.ORG
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.05
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.05.

Add Custom Post Type into Post Query

Plugin:
Add Custom Post Type into Post Query
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.04
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.04.

All custom fields & groups

Plugin:
All custom fields & groups
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.05
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.05.

Rezgo Online Booking

Plugin:
Rezgo Online Booking
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site-Scripting
Patched in Version:
4.1.8
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.1.8.

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities – No Known Fix

This section contains plugin vulnerabilities with no known fix. Until a patch is available, immediately uninstall and delete the plugin.

Coming Soon – Under Construction

Plugin:
Coming Soon – Under Construction
Installations:
800+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Low
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.

Yotpo Reviews for WooCommerce

Plugin:
Yotpo Reviews for WooCommerce (Unofficial)
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

Auto-hyperlink URLs

Plugin:
Auto-hyperlink URLs
Vulnerability:
Tab Nabbing
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

Floating Div

Plugin:
Floating Div
Vulnerability:
Author+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

Enable SVG, WebP & ICO Upload

Plugin:
Enable SVG, WebP & ICO Upload  
Vulnerability:
Author+ Arbitrary File Upload; Author+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

WPGraphQL WooCommerce

Plugin:
WPGraphQL WooCommerce
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Coupon Codes Disclosure
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.

Transposh WordPress Translation

Plugin:
Transposh WordPress Translation
Vulnerability:
Admin+ SQL Injection; Subscriber+ Unauthorised Calls
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

WP Edit Menu

Plugin:
WP Edit Menu
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Post Deletion via CSRF
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

BxSlider WP

Plugin:
BxSlider WP
Vulnerability:
Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

VR Calendar

Plugin:
VR Calendar
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Admin+ LFI
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

GS Testimonial Slider

Plugin:
GS Testimonial Slider
Vulnerability:
Author+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
No Fix
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities

In this section, the latest WordPress theme vulnerabilities have been disclosed. Each theme listing includes the type of vulnerability, the active installations, the version number if patched, and the severity rating.

Ask Me < 6.8.4 – CSRF in Edit Profile

Theme:
Ask me
Vulnerability:
CSRF
Patched in Version:
6.8.4
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.8.4.

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