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WordPress Vulnerability Report – January 4, 2023

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Last Updated on January 4, 2023

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.

There is a known unpatched vulnerability in WordPress core affecting all versions of WordPress. If you’re using iThemes Security, you’ve probably been alerted to this. As we are unsure when this very low-severity vulnerability will be patched, emails from iThemes Security will no longer alert for this specific vulnerability. Read our blog post about this vulnerability.

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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.

All In One WP Security & Firewall

Product image for All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall.
Plugin Slug
all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall
Installations
1,000,000+
Vulnerability
Configuration Leak
Patched in Version
5.1.3
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.1.3.

WP Statistics

Product image for WP Statistics.
Plugin Slug
wp-statistics
Installations
600,000+
Vulnerability
Authenticated SQLi
Patched in Version
13.2.9
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 13.2.9.

Sassy Social Share

Product image for Social Sharing Plugin – Sassy Social Share.
Plugin Slug
sassy-social-share
Installations
100,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
3.3.45
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.3.45.

Google Analyticator

Product image for Analyticator.
Plugin Slug
google-analyticator
Installations
100,000+
Vulnerability
Admin+ PHP Object Injection
Patched in Version
6.5.6
Severity Score
Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.5.6.

Booster for WooCommerce

Product image for Booster for WooCommerce.
Plugin Slug
woocommerce-jetpack
Installations
70,000+
Vulnerability
Multiple CSRF
Patched in Version
6.0.1
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.1.

Collapse-O-Matic

Product image for Collapse-O-Matic.
Plugin Slug
jquery-collapse-o-matic
Installations
60,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
1.8.3
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.3.

Search & Filter

Product image for Search & Filter.
Plugin Slug
search-filter
Installations
50,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
1.2.16
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.2.16.

Page-list

Product image for Page-list.
Plugin
Page-list
Plugin Slug
page-list
Installations
40,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
5.3
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.3.

OneClick Chat to Order

Product image for OneClick Chat to Order.
Plugin Slug
oneclick-whatsapp-order
Installations
30,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.0.4.2
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.0.4.2.

Sitemap

Product image for Sitemap.
Plugin
Sitemap
Plugin Slug
sitemap
Installations
30,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
4.4
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.4.

Compact WP Audio Player

Product image for Compact WP Audio Player.
Plugin Slug
compact-wp-audio-player
Installations
30,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
1.9.8
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.9.8.

WP Popups

Product image for WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder.
Plugin Slug
wp-popups-lite
Installations
30,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
2.1.4.8
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.1.4.8.

Login Logout Menu

Product image for Login Logout Menu.
Plugin Slug
login-logout-menu
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.4.0
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.0.

ShiftNav – Responsive Mobile Menu

Product image for ShiftNav – Responsive Mobile Menu.
Plugin Slug
shiftnav-responsive-mobile-menu
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.7.2
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.7.2.

Product Slider for WooCommerce

Product image for Product Slider for WooCommerce.
Plugin Slug
woo-product-slider
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
Patched in Version
2.6.4
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.6.4.

Mongoose Page Plugin

Product image for Mongoose Page Plugin.
Plugin Slug
facebook-page-feed-graph-api
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.9.0
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.9.0.

Rate my Post – WP Rating System

Product image for Rate my Post – WP Rating System.
Plugin Slug
rate-my-post
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
3.3.9
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.3.9.

WordPress Simple Shopping Cart

Product image for WordPress Simple Shopping Cart.
Plugin Slug
wordpress-simple-paypal-shopping-cart
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
4.6.2
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.6.2.

Structured Content

Product image for Structured Content (JSON-LD) #wpsc.
Plugin Slug
structured-content
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.5.1
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.5.1.

Video Conferencing with Zoom

Product image for Video Conferencing with Zoom.
Plugin Slug
video-conferencing-with-zoom-api
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
Patched in Version
4.0.10
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.0.10.

Easy Appointments

Product image for Easy Appointments.
Plugin Slug
easy-appointments
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
Patched in Version
3.11.2
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.11.2.

Portfolio for Elementor, Image Gallery & Post Grid | PowerFolio

Product image for Portfolio for Elementor, Image Gallery & Post Grid | PowerFolio.
Plugin Slug
portfolio-elementor
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
2.3.1
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.3.1.

WP Google My Business Auto Publish

Product image for Auto Publish for Google My Business.
Plugin Slug
wp-google-my-business-auto-publish
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
3.4
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.4.

WPZOOM Portfolio

Product image for WPZOOM Portfolio.
Plugin Slug
wpzoom-portfolio
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.2.2
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.2.2.

10WebMapBuilder

Product image for 10WebMapBuilder.
Plugin Slug
wd-google-maps
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.0.72
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.0.72.

Word Balloon

Product image for Word Balloon.
Plugin Slug
word-balloon
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
4.19.3
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.19.3.

PDF Viewer

Product image for PDF Viewer.
Plugin Slug
pdf-viewer
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.0.0
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.0.0.

Print-O-Matic

Product image for Print-O-Matic.
Plugin Slug
print-o-matic
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
2.1.8
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.1.8.

HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar

Product image for HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar.
Plugin Slug
hashbar-wp-notification-bar
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.3.6
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.6.

PixCodes

Plugin
PixCodes
Plugin Slug
pixcodes
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
Patched in Version
2.3.7
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.3.7.

Genesis Columns Advanced

Product image for Genesis Columns Advanced.
Plugin Slug
genesis-columns-advanced
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
2.0.4
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.4.

Passster

Product image for Passster – Password Protection.
Plugin Slug
content-protector
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Protection Bypass & Arbitrary Post Access; Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version
3.5.5.9
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.5.5.9.

Bold Timeline Lite

Product image for Bold Timeline Lite.
Plugin Slug
bold-timeline-lite
Installations
10,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.1.5
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.1.5.

Icon Widget

Product image for Icon Widget.
Plugin Slug
icon-widget
Installations
9,000+
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.3.0
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.0.

User Verification

Product image for User Verification.
Plugin Slug
user-verification
Installations
5,000+
Vulnerability
Authentication Bypass
Patched in Version
1.0.94
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.0.94.

Survey Maker

Product image for Survey Maker – Best WordPress Survey Plugin.
Plugin Slug
survey-maker
Installations
3,000+
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Stored XSS
Patched in Version
3.1.4
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.1.4.

Pardakht Delkhah

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Plugin Slug
pardakht-delkhah
Installations
1,000+
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Stored XSS
Patched in Version
2.9.3
Severity Score
High
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.9.3.

Login as User or Customer

Product image for Login as User or Customer.
Plugin Slug
login-as-customer-or-user
Installations
400+
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation to Admin
Patched in Version
3.3
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.3.

Booster for WooCommerce

Plugin
Booster Elite for WooCommerce
Plugin Slug
booster-elite-for-woocommerce
Vulnerability
Multiple CSRF
Patched in Version
6.0.1
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.1.

BruteBank – WP Security & Firewall

Product image for BruteBank – WP Security & Firewall.
Plugin Slug
brutebank
Vulnerability
Settings Update via CSRF
Patched in Version
1.9
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.9.

Booster for WooCommerce

Plugin
Booster Plus for WooCommerce
Plugin Slug
booster-plus-for-woocommerce
Vulnerability
Multiple CSRF
Patched in Version
6.0.1
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.1.

Justified Gallery

Plugin Slug
justified-gallery
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Patched in Version
1.7.1
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.7.1.

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.

WP Limit Login Attempts

Product image for WP Limit Login Attempts.
Plugin Slug
wp-limit-login-attempts
Installations
20,000+
Vulnerability
IP Spoofing
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.

Members Import

Plugin Slug
members-import
Vulnerability
XSS via Imported CSV
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.

Accordion Shortcodes

Plugin Slug
accordion-shortcodes
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
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.

CPT Bootstrap Carousel

Plugin Slug
cpt-bootstrap-carousel
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
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.

Meteor Slides

Plugin Slug
meteor-slides
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS
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.

CBX Petition for WordPress

Plugin Slug
cbxpetition
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.

Social Sharing Toolkit

Plugin Slug
social-sharing-toolkit
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
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.

MediaElement.js – HTML5 Video & Audio Player

Plugin Slug
media-element-html5-video-and-audio-player
Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
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.

EU Cookie Law

Plugin Slug
eu-cookie-law
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.

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.

Multiple themes – Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Theme
WeStand
Theme Slug
westand
Vulnerability
RCE
Patched in Version
2.1
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.1.

WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities – No Known Fix

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

Aidreform

Theme
aidreform
Theme Slug
aidreform
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Kingclub-theme

Theme
kingclub-theme
Theme Slug
kingclub-theme
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Footysquare

Theme
footysquare
Theme Slug
footysquare
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Spikes-black

Theme
spikes-black
Theme Slug
spikes-black
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Stratfort

Theme
stratfort
Theme Slug
statfort
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Spikes

Theme
spikes
Theme Slug
spikes
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Club-theme

Theme
club-theme
Theme Slug
club-theme
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Soundblast

Theme
soundblast
Theme Slug
soundblast
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Bolster

Theme
bolster
Theme Slug
bolster
Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Patched in Version
No Fix
Severity Score
Critical
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should switch themes.

Never worry about running a vulnerable plugin or theme again.

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