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WordPress Vulnerability Report – December 7, 2022

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Last Updated on December 7, 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. 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 News

WordPress 6.1.1 was released on November 15, 2022, as a short-cycle maintenance release with 29 bug fixes in Core and 21 bug fixes for the block editor. Because this is a core update, be sure to update to WordPress 6.1.1 as soon as possible! As always, with a major release like this, it makes sense to ensure your site is backed up with BackupBuddy before updating.

  • No new WordPress core vulnerabilities were disclosed this week.
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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, the severity rating, and the CVE.

Autoptimize

Product image for Autoptimize.
Plugin Slug
autoptimize
Installations
1,000,000+
Vulnerability
Sensitive Data Disclosure
Patched in Version
3.1.0
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.1.0.

Easy WP SMTP

Product image for Easy WP SMTP.
Plugin Slug
easy-wp-smtp
Installations
600,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Arbitrary File Deletion; Admin+ Arbitrary File Access
Patched in Version
1.5.2
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.5.2.

Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce

Product image for Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce.
Plugin Slug
yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs
Installations
100,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
1.8.0
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.0.

Booster for WooCommerce

Product image for Booster for WooCommerce.
Plugin Slug
woocommerce-jetpack
Installations
70,000+
Vulnerability
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version
5.6.3
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.6.3.

Sliderby10Web

Product image for Sliderby10Web.
Plugin Slug
slider-wd
Installations
30,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
1.2.53
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.2.53.

Appointment Hour Booking

Product image for Appointment Hour Booking – WordPress Booking Plugin.
Plugin Slug
appointment-hour-booking
Installations
30,000+
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated iFrame Injection; CSV Injection; CAPTCHA Bypass
Patched in Version
1.3.73
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.73.

WP Google Review Slider

Product image for WP Google Review Slider.
Plugin Slug
wp-google-places-review-slider
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
11.6
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 11.6.

Google Apps Login

Product image for Login for Google Apps.
Plugin Slug
google-apps-login
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
3.4.5
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.4.5.

Welcart e-Commerce

Product image for Welcart e-Commerce.
Plugin Slug
usc-e-shop
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Subscriber+ PHAR Deserialisation; Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Access; Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Access
Patched in Version
2.8.6
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.8.6.

GD bbPress Attachments

Product image for GD bbPress Attachments.
Plugin Slug
gd-bbpress-attachments
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
4.4
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.4.

Simple Basic Contact Form

Product image for Simple Basic Contact Form.
Plugin Slug
simple-basic-contact-form
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
20221201
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 20221201.

WP-Ban

Product image for WP-Ban.
Plugin
WP-Ban
Plugin Slug
wp-ban
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
1.69.1
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.69.1.

All-in-One Addons for Elementor – WidgetKit

Product image for All-in-One Addons for Elementor – WidgetKit.
Plugin Slug
widgetkit-for-elementor
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
2.4.4
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.4.4.

Kwayy HTML Sitemap

Plugin Slug
kwayy-html-sitemap
Installations
7,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
4.0
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.0.

Chained Quiz

Plugin Slug
chained-quiz
Installations
2,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS; Multiple Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Arbitrary Question Deletion via CSRF; Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Submitted Quiz Response Deletion via CSRF; Arbitrary Quiz Deletion & Copying via CSRF
Patched in Version
1.3.2.5
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.2.5.

WordPress Filter Gallery Plugin

Product image for WordPress Filter Gallery Plugin.
Plugin Slug
filter-gallery
Installations
1,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
0.1.6
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 0.1.6.

Simple:Press

Product image for Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin.
Plugin Slug
simplepress
Installations
600+
Vulnerability
Admin+ Arbitrary File Update; Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Deletion; Unauthenticated Stored XSS via Forum Replies; Subscriber+ Stored XSS via Profile Signatures
Patched in Version
6.8.1
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.8.1.

ARMember

Plugin
ARMember – Complete Membership Plugin
Plugin Slug
armember
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Patched in Version
5.6
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.6.

WP CSV Exporter

Plugin Slug
wp-csv-exporter
Vulnerability
CSV Injection
Patched in Version
1.3.7
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.7.

Booster for WooCommerce

Plugin
Booster Plus for WooCommerce
Plugin Slug
booster-plus-for-woocommerce
Vulnerability
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version
6.0.0
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.0.

Contest Gallery Pro

Plugin
Contest Gallery Pro
Plugin Slug
contest-gallery-pro
Vulnerability
Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version
19.1.5
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 19.1.5.

Booster for WooCommerce

Plugin
Booster Elite for WooCommerce
Plugin Slug
booster-elite-for-woocommerce
Vulnerability
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version
6.0.0
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.0.

YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards Premium

Plugin
YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards
Plugin Slug
yith-woocommerce-gift-cards-premium
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
3.20.0
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.20.0.

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.

Paytium

Plugin Slug
paytium
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

ImageInject

Plugin Slug
wp-inject
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

Menu Item Visibility Control

Plugin Slug
menu-items-visibility-control
Vulnerability
Admin+ Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
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.

Bulk Delete Users by Email

Plugin Slug
bulk-delete-users-by-email
Vulnerability
User Deletion via CSRF; Reflected 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.

Eventify

Plugin Slug
eventify
Vulnerability
Admin+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has not been patched and the plugin is closed. You should uninstall and delete the plugin.

Supra CSV

Plugin
Supra CSV
Plugin Slug
supra-csv-parser
Vulnerability
Stored Cross-Site Scripting 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.

IWS – Geo Form Fields

Plugin Slug
iws-geo-form-fields
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated SQLi
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.

Advanced Booking Calendar

Plugin Slug
advanced-booking-calendar
Vulnerability
CSRF; Unauthenticated SQLi
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.

Plugin Logic

Plugin Slug
plugin-logic
Vulnerability
Admin+ SQLi
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, the severity rating, and the CVE.

Workreap

Theme
Workreap
Theme Slug
workreap
Vulnerability
Subscriber+ Arbitrary Posts Deletion via IDOR
Patched in Version
2.6.4
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.6.4.

Never worry about running a vulnerable plugin or theme again.

As you can see from this report, lots of new WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities are disclosed each week. We know it can be difficult to stay on top of every reported vulnerability disclosure, so the iThemes Security Pro plugin makes it easy to make sure your site isn’t running a theme, plugin, or WordPress core version with a known vulnerability.

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