WordPress Vulnerability Report: November 2021, Part 2

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.

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WordPress Core Vulnerabilities

The latest version of WordPress core is 5.8.1. As a best practice, always be sure to run the latest version of WordPress core!

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

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

1. Contest Gallery

Plugin: Contest Gallery
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Email Address Disclosure
Patched in Version: 13.1.0.7
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 13.1.0.7.

Plugin: Contest Gallery
Vulnerability: Missing Access Controls to Unauthenticated SQL injection / Email Address Disclosure
Patched in Version: 13.1.0.6
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 13.1.0.6.

2. Check & Log Email

Plugin: Check & Log Email
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.0.4
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.0.4.

3. BSK PDF Manager

Plugin: BSK PDF Manager
Vulnerability: Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version: 3.1.2
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.1.2.

4. Stylish Cost Calculator

Plugin: Stylish Cost Calculator
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Unauthorised AJAX Calls to Stored XSS
Patched in Version: 7.0.4
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 7.0.4.

5. Shop Page WP

Plugin: Shop Page WP
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.2.8
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.2.8.

6. Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons

Plugin: Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 0.2.4
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 0.2.4.

7. WP RSS Aggregator

Plugin: WP RSS Aggregator
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 4.19.2
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 4.19.2.

8. GenerateBlocks

Plugin: GenerateBlocks
Vulnerability: Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.4.0
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.4.0.

9. Email Before Download

Plugin: Email Before Download
Vulnerability: Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version: 6.8
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 6.8.

10. myCred

Plugin: myCred
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version: 2.3
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.3.

11. Google Maps Easy

Plugin: Google Maps Easy
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.10.1
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.10.1.

12. My Calendar

Plugin: My Calendar
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 3.2.18
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.2.18.

13. ARForms Form Builder

Plugin: ARForms Form Builder
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.5
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.5.

14. WP DSGVO Tools

Plugin: WP DSGVO Tools
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Arbitrary Post Deletion
Patched in Version: 3.1.24
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.1.24.

15. WP All Import

Plugin: WP All Import
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 3.6.3
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.6.3.

Plugin: WPS Hide Login
Vulnerability: Protection Bypass with Referer-Header
Patched in Version: 1.9.1
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.9.1.

17. WP Google Fonts

Plugin: WP Google Fonts
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 3.1.5
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.1.5.

18. Event Manager for WooCommerce

Plugin: Event Manager for WooCommerce
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Arbitrary Elementor Template Import
Patched in Version: 3.5.3
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.5.3.

Plugin: Event Manager for WooCommerce
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Arbitrary Options Reset
Patched in Version: 3.5.3
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.5.3.

19. AutomatorWP

Plugin: AutomatorWP
Vulnerability: Missing Authorization and Privilege Escalation
Patched in Version: 1.7.6
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.7.6.

20. Logo Slider and Showcase

Plugin: Logo Slider and Showcase
Vulnerability: Editor Plugin’s Settings Update
Patched in Version: 1.3.37
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.3.37.

21. Stylish Price List

Plugin: Stylish Price List
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Arbitrary Image Upload
Patched in Version: 6.9.0
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 6.9.0.

Plugin: Stylish Price List
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Arbitrary Image Upload
Patched in Version: 6.9.1
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 6.9.1.

22. WP Debugging

Plugin: WP Debugging
Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Plugin’s Settings Update
Patched in Version: 2.11.0
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.11.0.

23. Hotel Listing

Plugin: Hotel Listing
Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.3.3
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.3.3.

24. Email Tracker

Plugin: Email Tracker
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 5.2.6
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 5.2.6.

25. Contact Form by Supsystic

Plugin: Contact Form by Supsystic
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.7.20
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.7.20.

Plugin: Restaurant Menu by MotoPress
Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 2.4.2
Severity Score: Low

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.4.2.

27. SEO Redirection

Plugin: SEO Redirection
Vulnerability: Subscriber+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version: 8.2
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 8.2.

28. Tutor LMS

Plugin: Tutor LMS
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.9.11
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.9.11.

29. Ninja Forms

Plugin: Ninja Forms
Vulnerability: Admin+ SQL Injection
Patched in Version: 3.6.4
Severity Score: Medium

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.6.4.

30. Registrations for The Events Calendar

Plugin: Registrations for The Events Calendar
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 2.7.5
Severity Score: High

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.7.5.

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