WordPress Vulnerability Report

WordPress Vulnerability Report – February 2, 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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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. New in this report: vulnerabilities are now listed in order by the number of active installs, rather than the date of the disclosure.

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WordPress 5.9: Core Major Version Update Now Available

WordPress 5.9 “Joséphine” was released on January 25, 2022, as the first major WordPress core release of the year. The biggest thing to know about WordPress 5.9 is simply this: Full Site Editing (FSE) using the WordPress block editor is here (well, if you want to use it or your theme supports it).

WordPress 5.9 represents the largest release of Gutenberg features since the initial Gutenberg launch in WordPress 5.0. In addition, WordPress 5.9 includes 99 enhancements and 100 bug fixes.

In this post, we unpack what’s new and noteworthy in WordPress 5.9 so you can get the most out of the latest version of WordPress.

You can update to WordPress 5.9 by downloading from WordPress.org or visiting your WordPress admin dashboard > Updates and clicking Update Now.

If you have sites that have enabled automatic background updates, they should have already updated successfully. Just be sure to verify that all your WordPress sites are on WordPress 5.9.

See what’s new in WordPress 5.9

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.

Essential Addons for Elementor

Plugin:
Essential Addons for Elementor
Installations:
1,000,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated LFI
Patched in Version:
5.0.5
Severity Score:
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.0.5.

Use Any Font

Plugin:
Use Any Font | Custom Font Uploader
Installations:
200,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Arbitrary CSS Appending
Patched in Version:
6.2.1
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.2.1.

TI WooCommerce Wishlist

Plugin:
TI WooCommerce Wishlist
Installations:
100,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Blind SQL Injection
Patched in Version:
1.40.1
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.40.1.

StatCounter

Plugin:
StatCounter – Free Real Time Visitor Stats
Installations:
100,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
2.0.7
Severity Score:
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.7.

WPvivid Backup and Migration Plugin

Plugin:
Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup and Migration Plugin
Installations:
100,000+
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
0.9.69
Severity Score:
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 0.9.69.

LearnPress

Plugin:
LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin
Installations:
100,000+
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Image Renaming
Patched in Version:
4.1.5
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.1.5.

WP RSS Aggregator

Plugin:
WP RSS Aggregator – News Feeds, Autoblogging, Youtube Video Feeds and More
Installations:
60,000+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Patched in Version:
4.20
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.20.

Simple Membership

Plugin:
Simple Membership
Installations:
50,000+
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Member Deletion via CSRF
Patched in Version:
4.0.9
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.0.9.

Better Notifications for WP

Plugin:
Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP
Installations:
40,000+
Vulnerability:
Email Address Disclosure
Patched in Version:
1.8.7
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.7.

Post Snippets

Plugin:
Post Snippets
Installations:
30,000+
Vulnerability:
CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
3.1.4
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.1.4.

Blackhole for Bad Bots

Plugin:
Blackhole for Bad Bots
Installations:
30,000+
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary IP Address Blocking via IP Spoofing
Patched in Version:
3.3.2
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.3.2.

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

Plugin:
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Installations:
20,000+
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary IP Address Exclusion to Stored XSS
Patched in Version:
5.5
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.5.

WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)

Plugin:
WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
Installations:
20,000+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Patched in Version:
0.6.0.7
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 0.6.0.7.

Asgaros Forum

Plugin:
Asgaros Forum
Installations:
20,000+
Vulnerability:
Subscriber+ Blind SQL Injection
Patched in Version:
2.0.0
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.0.

WP Google Map

Plugin:
Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map
Installations:
20,000+
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Post Deletion and Plugin's Settings Update via CSRF
Patched in Version:
1.8.4
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.4.

WHMCS Bridge

Plugin:
WHMCS Bridge
Installations:
10,000+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Patched in Version:
6.4b
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.4b.

WP Review Slider

Plugin:
WP Review Slider
Installations:
10,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version:
11.0
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 11.0.

WP Ultimate CSV Importer

Plugin:
Easy Drag And drop All Import : WP Ultimate CSV Importer
Installations:
10,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
6.4.3
Severity Score:
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.4.3.

AP Custom Testimonial

Plugin:
Testimonial WordPress Plugin – AP Custom Testimonial
Installations:
4,000+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version:
1.4.8
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.8.

Logo Showcase with Slick Slider

Plugin:
Logo Showcase with Slick Slider – Logo Carousel, Logo Slider & Logo Grid
Installations:
3,000+
Vulnerability:
Arbitrary Media Title/Description/Alt Text/URL Update via CSRF
Patched in Version:
2.0.1
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.1.

WP User

Plugin:
WP User – Custom Registration Forms, Login and User Profile
Installations:
2,000+
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
7.0
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 7.0.

WS Form

Plugin:
WS Form LITE – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress
Installations:
1,000+
Vulnerability:
Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting; Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.8.176
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.176.

Premium Plugin Vulnerabilities

In this section, the latest WordPress plugin vulnerabilities have been disclosed in closed plugins. Each plugin listing includes the type of vulnerability, the severity rating, and the date of closure

Super Forms

Plugin:
Super Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
6.0.4
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.4.

WordPress GDPR & CCPA

Plugin:
WordPress GDPR
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.9.27
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.9.27.

Ti WooCommerce Wishlist Pro

Plugin:
TI WooCommerce Wishlist Pro
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Blind SQL Injection
Patched in Version:
1.40.1
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.40.1.

AdSanity

Plugin:
AdSanity
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Contributor Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version:
1.8.2
Severity Score:
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities – No Known Fix

In this section, the latest WordPress plugin vulnerabilities have been disclosed in closed plugins. Each plugin listing includes the type of vulnerability, the severity rating, and the date of closure

Embed Swagger

Plugin:
Embed Swagger
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version:
1.8.2
Severity Score:
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

Crazy Bone

Plugin:
Crazy Bone
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Unauthenticated Stored XSS
Patched in Version:
1.8.2
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

WP Responsive Menu

Plugin:
WP Responsive Menu
Installations:
Unknown (Premium Plugin)
Vulnerability:
Subscriber Settings Update to Stored XSS
Patched in Version:
1.8.2
Severity Score:
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities

No new theme vulnerabilities were disclosed this week.

How to Protect Your WordPress Website From Vulnerable Plugins and Themes

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.

1. Install the iThemes Security Pro Plugin

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2. Enable the Site Scan to Check for Known Vulnerabilities

The Version Management feature in iThemes Security Pro integrates with the Site Scan to protect your site. Vulnerable themes, plugins and WordPress core versions will be automatically updated for you.

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