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WordPress Vulnerability Report: October 2021, Part 2

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Last Updated on October 13, 2021

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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Contents of the October 13, 2021 Report
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    WordPress Core Vulnerabilities

    The latest version of WordPress core is 5.8.1 was released as a security and maintenance release. 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. Easy PayPal Buy Now Button

    Plugin: Easy PayPal Buy Now Button
    Vulnerability: CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 1.7.3
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.7.3.

    2. Events Made Easy

    Plugin: Events Made Easy
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 2.2.24
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.2.24.

    3. BP Better Messages

    Plugin: BP Better Messages
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 1.9.9.41
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.9.9.41.

    Plugin: BP Better Messages
    Vulnerability: Multiple CSRF
    Patched in Version: 1.9.9.41
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.9.9.41.

    4. Themify Builder

    Plugin: Themify Builder
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 5.3.2
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 5.3.2.

    5. Far Future Expiry Header

    Plugin: Far Future Expiry Header
    Vulnerability: Plugin’s Settings Update via CSRF
    Patched in Version: 1.5
    Severity Score: Medium

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

    6. Image Source Control

    Plugin: Image Source Control
    Vulnerability: Contributor+ Arbitrary Post Meta Value Change
    Patched in Version: 2.3.1
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.3.1.

    7. 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.

    8. Cardinity Payment Gateway for WooCommerce

    Plugin: Cardinity Payment Gateway for WooCommerce
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 3.0.7
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.0.7.

    9. MP3 Audio Player for Music, Radio & Podcast by Sonaar

    Plugin: MP3 Audio Player for Music, Radio & Podcast by Sonaar
    Vulnerability: Multiple Admin+ 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.

    10. Paypal Donation

    Plugin: Paypal Donation
    Vulnerability: CSRF to Arbitrary Post Deletion
    Patched in Version: 1.3.1
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.3.1.

    Plugin: Paypal Donation
    Vulnerability: CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 1.3.1
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.3.1.

    11. Coming Soon, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode By Dazzler

    Plugin: Coming Soon, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode By Dazzler
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 1.6.7
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.6.7.

    12. Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator 

    Plugin: Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator 
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 6.0.12
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 6.0.12.

    13. Booking.com Product Helper

    Plugin: Booking.com Product Helper
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Low

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of August 18, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    14. Booking.com Banner Creator

    Plugin: Booking.com Banner Creator
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Low

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of August 18, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    15. Simple Download Monitor

    Plugin: Simple Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Unauthorised Log Reset
    Patched in Version: 3.9.6
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.9.6.

    Plugin: Simple Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Arbitrary Thumbnails Removal
    Patched in Version: 3.9.6
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.9.6.

    Plugin: Simple Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Log Access
    Patched in Version: 3.9.6
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.9.6.

    Plugin: Simple Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 3.9.5
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.9.5.

    Plugin: Simple Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Thumbnail
    Patched in Version: 3.9.5
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.9.5.

    16. Two Way Chat

    Plugin: Two Way Chat
    Vulnerability: Multiple CSRF
    Patched in Version: 3.1.5
    Severity Score: Medium

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

    Plugin: Two Way Chat
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Local File Inclusion
    Patched in Version: 3.1.5
    Severity Score: Low

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

    17. WP-Recall

    Plugin: WP-Recall
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 16.24.48
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 16.24.48.

    18. JobSearch WP Job Board

    Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Arbitrary Blog Options Update
    Patched in Version: 1.8.2
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

    Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
    Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Plugin’s Settings Update
    Patched in Version: 1.8.2
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

    Plugin: JobSearch WP Job Board
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Add/Update Schedule Calls
    Patched in Version: 1.8.2
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.8.2.

    19. TheCartPress eCommerce Shopping Cart

    Plugin: TheCartPress eCommerce Shopping Cart
    Vulnerability: CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of October 5, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    20. MStore API

    Plugin: MStore API
    Vulnerability: Unauthenticated PHP File Upload
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Critical

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of October 5, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    21. Media File Renamer – Auto & Manual Rename

    Plugin: Media File Renamer – Auto & Manual Rename
    Vulnerability: Media Title/Filename/Locking State Update via CSRF
    Patched in Version: 5.2.7
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 5.2.7.

    22. Batch Cat

    Plugin: Batch Cat
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Arbitrary Categories Add/Set/Delete to Posts
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Medium

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of September 24, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    23. qTranslate X

    Plugin: qTranslate X
    Vulnerability: Multiple Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Low

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of August 31, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    24. World Travel Information

    Plugin: World Travel Information
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of September 23, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    25. WP Survey Plus

    Plugin: WP Survey Plus
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ AJAX Calls
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of September 30, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    26. WP Sitemap Page

    Plugin: WP Sitemap Page
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: No known fix
    Severity Score: Low

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. Uninstall and delete the plugin until a patch is released.

    27. WP Bannerize 2.0.0

    Plugin: WP Bannerize 2.0.0
    Vulnerability: Authenticated SQL Injection
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of July 19, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    28. Genie WP Favicon

    Plugin: Genie WP Favicon
    Vulnerability: Arbitrary Favicon Change via CSRF
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Medium

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of August 27, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    29. Phoenix Media Rename 

    Plugin: Phoenix Media Rename 
    Vulnerability: Author Arbitrary Media File Renaming
    Patched in Version: 3.4.4
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.4.4.

    30. Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics

    Plugin: Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ SQL Injection
    Patched in Version: 3.9
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.9.

    31. AddToAny Share Buttons

    Plugin: AddToAny Share Buttons
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 1.7.48
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.7.48.

    32. Formidable Form Builder

    Plugin: Formidable Form Builder
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 5.0.07
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 5.0.07.

    33. BulletProof Security

    Plugin: BulletProof Security
    Vulnerability: Sensitive Information Disclosure
    Patched in Version: 5.2
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 5.2.

    34. WP All Export

    Plugin: WP All Export
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 1.3.1
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.3.1.

    35. Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage or Custom Page with Logs

    Plugin: Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage or Custom Page with Logs
    Vulnerability: Log Deletion via CSRF
    Patched in Version: 1.7.9
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.7.9.

    36. Access Demo Importer

    Plugin: Access Demo Importer
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Upload
    Patched in Version: 1.0.7
    Severity Score: High

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.0.7.

    37. Download Monitor

    Plugin: Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Downloading of Logs
    Patched in Version: 1.9.7
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.9.7.

    Plugin: Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
    Patched in Version: 1.7.1
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.7.1.

    Plugin: Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Authenticated Directory Listing
    Patched in Version: 1.6.4
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.6.4.

    Plugin: Download Monitor
    Vulnerability: Multiple Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 3.3.6.2
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.3.6.2.

    38. Unlimited PopUps

    Plugin: Unlimited PopUps
    Vulnerability: Author+ SQL Injection
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 22, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    39. Schreikasten

    Plugin: Schreikasten
    Vulnerability: Author+ SQL Injections
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 21, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    40. Post Content XMLRPC

    Plugin: Post Content XMLRPC
    Vulnerability: Author+ SQL Injections
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 21, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    41. Wow Forms

    Plugin: Wow Forms
    Vulnerability: Author+ SQL Injections
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: High

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 18, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    Plugin: G Auto-Hyperlink
    Vulnerability: Author+ SQL Injection
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Medium

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 18, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    43. Chameleon CSS

    Plugin: Chameleon CSS
    Vulnerability: Subscriber+ SQL Injection
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Critical

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 18, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    44. SpiderCatalog

    Plugin: SpiderCatalog
    Vulnerability: Author+ SQL Injection
    Patched in Version: No known fix – plugin closed
    Severity Score: Medium

    This vulnerability has NOT been patched. This plugin has been closed as of June 18, 2021. Uninstall and delete.

    45. Support Board 

    Plugin: Support Board 
    Vulnerability: Agent+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 3.3.5
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.3.5.

    46. Age Gate

    Plugin: Age Gate 
    Vulnerability: Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 2.16.4
    Severity Score: Medium

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.16.4.

    Plugin: Inline Related Posts 
    Vulnerability: Admin+ Cross-Site Scripting
    Patched in Version: 3.0.5
    Severity Score: Low

    The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.0.5.

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