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WordPress Vulnerabilities Digest - August 2022 Part 5
Each vulnerability will have a severity rating oflow, medium, high, or critical. Responsible disclosure and reporting of vulnerabilities is an integral part of keeping the WordPress community safe.
WordPress Core Vulnerabilities
WordPress 6.0.2 is now available! This security and maintenance release features 12 bug fixes on Core, 5 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 3 security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately.
1. WordPress Core
VULNERABILITY Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting; SQLi via Link API; Reflected Cross-Site Scripting PATCHED IN VERSION 6.0.2 SEVERITY SCORE Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.0.2.
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
1. All-in-One WP Migration
PLUGIN All-in-One WP Migration INSTALLATIONS 4,000,000+ VULNERABILITY Unauthenticated Reflected XSS PATCHED IN VERSION 7.63 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 7.63.
2. Beaver Builder
PLUGIN Beaver Builder WordPress Page Builder INSTALLATIONS 200,000+ VULNERABILITY Authenticated Stored XSS via Text Editor; Authenticated Stored XSS via Caption On Hover; Authenticated Stored XSS via Caption; Authenticated Stored XSS via Image URL PATCHED IN VERSION 2.5.5.3 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.5.5.3.
3. WPvivid Backup
PLUGIN Migration, Backup, Staging WPvivid INSTALLATIONS 200,000+ VULNERABILITY Admin+ Arbitrary File Deletion PATCHED IN VERSION 0.9.77 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 0.9.77.
4. WPtouch
PLUGIN WPtouch INSTALLATIONS 100,000+ VULNERABILITY Reflected Cross-Site Scripting PATCHED IN VERSION 4.3.44 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.3.44.
5. WordPress Ping Optimizer
PLUGIN WordPress Ping Optimizer INSTALLATIONS 70,000+ VULNERABILITY Arbitrary Settings Update via CSRF PATCHED IN VERSION 2.35.1.3.0 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.35.1.3.0.
6. Ajax Load More
PLUGIN WordPress Infinite Scroll Ajax Load More INSTALLATIONS 50,000+ VULNERABILITY Admin+ Arbitrary File Read PATCHED IN VERSION 5.5.4.1 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 5.5.4.1.
7. Site Offline
PLUGIN Site Offline Or Coming Soon Or Maintenance Mode INSTALLATIONS 40,000+ VULNERABILITY Access Bypass PATCHED IN VERSION 1.5.3 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.5.3.
8. Scroll To Top
PLUGIN Scroll To Top INSTALLATIONS 10,000+ VULNERABILITY Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting PATCHED IN VERSION 1.4.1 SEVERITY SCORE Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.1.
9. Simple File List
PLUGIN Simple File List INSTALLATIONS 5,000+ VULNERABILITY Reflected Cross-Site Scripting PATCHED IN VERSION 4.4.12 SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.4.12.
10. Zephyr Project Manager
PLUGIN Zephyr Project Manager INSTALLATIONS 1,000+ VULNERABILITY Multiple Unauthenticated SQLi; Reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Unauthorised REST Calls to Stored XSS PATCHED IN VERSION 3.2.5 SEVERITY SCORE Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.2.5.
11. Alphabetic Pagination
PLUGIN Alphabetic Pagination INSTALLATIONS 900+ VULNERABILITY Unauthenticated Arbitrary Option Update PATCHED IN VERSION 3.0.8 SEVERITY SCORE Critical
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.0.8.
12. Form Builder CP
PLUGIN Form Builder CP INSTALLATIONS 900+ VULNERABILITY Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting PATCHED IN VERSION 1.2.32 SEVERITY SCORE Low
The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.2.32.
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities No Known Fix
Until a patch is available, immediately uninstall and delete the plugin.
Better Font Awesome
PLUGIN Better Font Awesome INSTALLATIONS 100,000+ VULNERABILITY Settings Update via CSRF PATCHED IN VERSION No Fix SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.
Visual Composer Website Builder
PLUGIN Visual Composer Website Builder, Landing Page Builder, Custom Theme Builder, Maintenance Mode & Coming Soon Pages INSTALLATIONS 80,000+ VULNERABILITY Authenticated Stored XSS via Title; Authenticated Stored XSS via Text Block PATCHED IN VERSION No Fix SEVERITY SCORE Medium
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.
BadgeOS
PLUGIN BadgeOS INSTALLATIONS 5,000+ VULNERABILITY Subscriber+ SQLi PATCHED IN VERSION No Fix SEVERITY SCORE High
The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.
Float to Top Button
PLUGIN Float to Top Button VULNERABILITY Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting 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.
Gettext override translations
PLUGIN Gettext override translations VULNERABILITY Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting 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.
Slickr Flickr
PLUGIN Slickr Flickr VULNERABILITY Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting 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.
SEO Scout
PLUGIN SEO Scout: Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Rank Tracking + SEO Testing VULNERABILITY Settings Update 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.
WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities
Good news! No new WordPress theme vulnerabilities were disclosed this week.
If you are under WordPress Managed Maintenance plan - there is nothing to worry about as we've taken the necessary steps to protect your sites. Yay!
The information for this blog post was taken from iThemes Vulnerability Roundup
If you're not under our maintenance plan... well, what are you waiting for? Sign-up today!