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Home/Woocommerce/WordPress Vulnerability Report – January 18, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report – January 18, 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!

Contents of the January 18, 2023 Report

The Future of Authentication is Passkeys! Login to your WordPress site with Biometrics only available in iThemes Security Pro

The problems of brute force attacks through credential stuffing, phishing attacks, and reused passwords have made our digital lives less secure. We’ve all tried to encourage 2-factor authentication as a protection, but less than 30% of users actually use 2FA. Password-based logins are a problem.

The future of authentication is passkeys, and iThemes Security Pro is the first to bring this breakthrough technology to WordPress sites. Using breakthrough WebAuthn technology based on public/private cryptography, passkeys make passwords obsolete. Now, website admins and end users can have secure logins without the inconvenience of additional two-factor apps, password managers, or complex password requirements.

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.

Get the weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report delivered to your inbox each Wednesday.

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.

MonsterInsights

Product image for MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy).

Plugin Slug
google-analytics-for-wordpress

Installations
3,000,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
8.12.1

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 8.12.1.

SiteGround Security

Product image for SiteGround Security.

Plugin Slug
sg-security

Installations
700,000+

Vulnerability
Admin+ SQLi

Patched in Version
1.3.1

Severity Score
Medium

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

ExactMetrics

Product image for ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin).

Plugin Slug
google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp

Installations
700,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
7.12.1

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 7.12.1.

Enable Media Replace

Product image for Enable Media Replace.

Plugin Slug
enable-media-replace

Installations
600,000+

Vulnerability
Author+ Arbitrary File Upload

Patched in Version
4.0.2

Severity Score
Critical

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.0.2.

Royal Elementor Addons

Product image for Royal Elementor Addons and Templates.

Plugin Slug
royal-elementor-addons

Installations
100,000+

Vulnerability
Menu Template Creation via CSRF; ubscriber+ Arbitrary Template Import; Subscriber+ Template Kit Import; Reflected XSS; Subscriber+ Arbitrary Plugin Deactivation; Subscriber+ Mega Menu Settings Update; Subscriber+ Arbitrary Import Deletion; Subscriber+ Arbitrary Plugin Activation; Subscriber+ Template Condition Update; Subscriber+ Arbitrary Template Activation; Subscriber+ Arbitrary Theme Activation

Patched in Version
1.3.60

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.60.

Strong Testimonials

Product image for Strong Testimonials.

Plugin Slug
strong-testimonials

Installations
100,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
3.0.3

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.0.3.

WOOF – Products Filter for WooCommerce

Product image for HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce Professional.

Plugin Slug
woocommerce-products-filter

Installations
100,000+

Vulnerability
Admin+ PHP Object Injection

Patched in Version
1.3.2

Severity Score
Low

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.2.

WP Show Posts

Product image for WP Show Posts.

Plugin Slug
wp-show-posts

Installations
100,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.1.4

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.1.4.

Contextual Related Posts

Product image for Contextual Related Posts.

Plugin Slug
contextual-related-posts

Installations
70,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
3.3.1

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.3.1.

Stream

Product image for Stream.

Plugin Slug
stream

Installations
70,000+

Vulnerability
Subscriber+ Alert Creation

Patched in Version
3.9.2

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.9.2.

Tutor LMS

Product image for Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution.

Plugin Slug
tutor

Installations
60,000+

Vulnerability
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Patched in Version
2.0.10

Severity Score
High

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.10.

Happyforms

Product image for Form builder to get in touch with visitors, grow your email list and collect payments — Happyforms.

Plugin Slug
happyforms

Installations
40,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.22.0

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.22.0.

Meks Flexible Shortcodes

Product image for Meks Flexible Shortcodes.

Plugin Slug
meks-flexible-shortcodes

Installations
30,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.3.5

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.5.

Easy Testimonials

Product image for Easy Testimonials.

Plugin Slug
easy-testimonials

Installations
20,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
3.9.3

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.9.3.

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

Product image for WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic).

Plugin Slug
wp-stats-manager

Installations
20,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
6.5

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.5.

Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)

Product image for Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps).

Plugin Slug
leaflet-maps-marker

Installations
20,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
3.12.7

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.12.7.

PPWP – WordPress Password Protect Page

Product image for PPWP – Password Protect Pages.

Plugin Slug
password-protect-page

Installations
20,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode

Patched in Version
1.8.6

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.6.

Page View Count

Product image for Page View Count.

Plugin Slug
page-views-count

Installations
20,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.6.1

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.6.1.

PDF.js Viewer

Product image for PDF.js Viewer.

Plugin Slug
pdfjs-viewer-shortcode

Installations
20,000+

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.

Annual Archive

Product image for Annual Archive.

Plugin Slug
anual-archive

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.6.0

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.6.0.

TemplatesNext ToolKit

Product image for TemplatesNext ToolKit.

Plugin Slug
templatesnext-toolkit

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
3.2.8

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.2.8.

Html5 Audio Player

Product image for Html5 Audio Player – Audio Player for WordPress.

Plugin Slug
html5-audio-player

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.1.12

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.1.12.

WP Customer Area

Product image for WP Customer Area.

Plugin Slug
customer-area

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
RCE via CSRF

Patched in Version
8.1.4

Severity Score
High

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 8.1.4.

Clean Login

Product image for Clean Login.

Plugin Slug
clean-login

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
1.13.7

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.13.7.

Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress

Product image for Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress – Get More Website Traffic, Email Subscribers, and Social Followers.

Plugin Slug
rafflepress

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.11.3

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.11.3.

Materialis Companion

Plugin Slug
materialis-companion

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
1.3.40

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.40.

Send PDF for Contact Form 7

Product image for Send PDF for Contact Form 7.

Plugin Slug
send-pdf-for-contact-form-7

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
0.9.9.2

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 0.9.9.2.

Restaurant Menu

Product image for Restaurant Menu – Food Ordering System – Table Reservation.

Plugin Slug
menu-ordering-reservations

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
2.3.6

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.3.6.

YaMaps for WordPress Plugin

Product image for YaMaps for WordPress Plugin.

Plugin Slug
yamaps

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
0.6.26

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 0.6.26.

Easy Accept Payments for PayPal

Product image for Easy Accept Payments for PayPal.

Plugin Slug
wordpress-easy-paypal-payment-or-donation-accept-plugin

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
4.9.10

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.9.10.

Breadcrumb

Product image for Breadcrumb.

Plugin Slug
breadcrumb

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
1.5.33

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.5.33.

WP Blog and Widget

Product image for WP Blog and Widgets.

Plugin Slug
wp-blog-and-widgets

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 VR

Product image for WP VR – 360 Panorama and Virtual Tour Builder For WordPress.

Plugin Slug
wpvr

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
8.2.7

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 8.2.7.

YourChannel: Everything you want in a YouTube plugin

Product image for YourChannel: Everything you want in a YouTube plugin..

Plugin Slug
yourchannel

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode; Subscriber+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.2.3

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.2.3.

WP-ShowHide

Product image for WP-ShowHide.

Plugin Slug
wp-showhide

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
1.05

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.05.

Simple Tooltips

Product image for Simple Tooltips.

Plugin Slug
simple-tooltips

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
2.1.4

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.1.4.

jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget

Product image for jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget.

Plugin Slug
jquery-t-countdown-widget

Installations
10,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.3.24

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.3.24.

Event Manager and Tickets Selling Plugin for WooCommerce

Product image for Event Manager and Tickets Selling Plugin for WooCommerce.

Plugin Slug
mage-eventpress

Installations
9,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
3.8.0

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.8.0.

YouTube Channel

Product image for My YouTube Channel.

Plugin Slug
youtube-channel

Installations
9,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
3.23.0

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 3.23.0.

EAN for WooCommerce

Product image for EAN for WooCommerce.

Plugin Slug
ean-for-woocommerce

Installations
9,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
4.4.3

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 4.4.3.

WC Vendors Marketplace

Product image for WC Vendors Marketplace – The WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution.

Plugin Slug
wc-vendors

Installations
9,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.4.5

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.4.5.

Judge.me Product Reviews for WooCommerce

Product image for Judge.me Product Reviews for WooCommerce.

Plugin Slug
judgeme-product-reviews-woocommerce

Installations
8,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.3.21

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.3.21.

Responsive Gallery Grid

Product image for Responsive Gallery Grid.

Plugin Slug
responsive-gallery-grid

Installations
7,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.3.9

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.3.9.

Simple URLs

Product image for Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management.

Plugin Slug
simple-urls

Installations
6,000+

Vulnerability
Subscriber+ SQLi; Multiple Reflected XSS

Patched in Version
115

Severity Score
High

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 115.

Simple Membership WP

Plugin Slug
simple-membership-wp-user-import

Installations
5,000+

Vulnerability
Admin+ SQLi

Patched in Version
1.8

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.8.

WPFunnels

Product image for Drag & Drop Sales Funnel Builder for WordPress – WPFunnels.

Plugin Slug
wpfunnels

Installations
3,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.6.9

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.6.9.

Post Category Image With Grid and Slider

Product image for Post Category Image With Grid and Slider.

Plugin Slug
post-category-image-with-grid-and-slider

Installations
3,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Patched in Version
1.4.8

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.4.8.

PDF Generator for WordPress

Product image for PDF Generator for WordPress – Create & Customize PDF for Post, Pages and WooCommerce Products.

Plugin Slug
pdf-generator-for-wp

Installations
1,000+

Vulnerability
Reflected XSS

Patched in Version
1.1.2

Severity Score
High

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.1.2.

uTubeVideo Gallery

Plugin Slug
utubevideo-gallery

Installations
500+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
2.0.8

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 2.0.8.

GamiPress – Vimeo integration

Product image for GamiPress – Vimeo integration.

Plugin Slug
gamipress-vimeo-integration

Installations
400+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
1.0.9

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 1.0.9.

WP FullCalendar

Plugin Slug
wp-fullcalendar

Vulnerability
Unauthenticated Arbitrary Post Access

Patched in Version
1.5

Severity Score
High

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

Hide My WP

Plugin
Hide My WP

Plugin Slug
hide_my_wp

Vulnerability
Unauthenticated SQLi

Patched in Version
6.2.9

Severity Score
High

The vulnerability has been patched, so you should update to version 6.2.9.

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.

Widget Shortcode

Plugin Slug
widget-shortcode

Installations
80,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
No Fix

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.

Widgets on Pages

Product image for Widgets on Pages.

Plugin Slug
widgets-on-pages

Installations
30,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
No Fix

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.

Rich Table of Contents

Product image for Rich Table of Contents.

Plugin Slug
rich-table-of-content

Installations
30,000+

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Stored XSS

Patched in Version
No Fix

Severity Score
Medium

The vulnerability has not been patched. You should deactivate the plugin.

WordPrezi

Plugin Slug
wordprezi

Vulnerability
Contributor+ Strored 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.

Naver Map

Plugin Slug
naver-map

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.

Gallery Factory Lite

Plugin Slug
gallery-factory-lite

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.

ResponsiveVoice Text To Speech

Plugin Slug
responsivevoice-text-to-speech

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.

Vimeo Video Autoplay Automute

Plugin Slug
vimeo-video-autoplay-automute

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.

Flexible Captcha

Plugin Slug
flexible-captcha

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.

Cloak Front End Email

Plugin Slug
cloak-front-end-email

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.

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.

  • Good news! No new WordPress theme vulnerabilities were disclosed this week.

Never worry about running a vulnerable plugin or theme again.

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.

Scans Your Website Twice a Day for Vulnerabilities

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Automatically Updates if a Security Fix is Available

Paired with Version Management, iThemes Security will automatically update a plugin, theme, or WordPress core version if it has a vulnerability.

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Written by:
Abdul Wahid
Published on:
January 20, 2023

Categories: Woocommerce

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