WordPress Vulnerability Roundup: May 2020, Part 2
Written by Michael Moore of iThemes on May 27, 2020
Last Updated on August 17, 2020
New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the second half of May, so we want to keep you aware. In this post, we cover recent WordPress plugin, theme and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you are running one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website.
New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the second half of April, so we want to keep you aware. In this post, we cover recent WordPress plugin, theme and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you are running one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website.
Each vulnerability will have a threat rating of Low, Medium, High, or Critical.
The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress plugins, and WordPress themes.
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WordPress Core Vulnerabilities
No new WordPress core vulnerabilities have been disclosed this month.
WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
1. Site Kit by Google – Critical
2. Easy Testimonials – Critical
3. WP Product Review – High
4. Login/Signup Popup – Critical
5. Photo Gallery by 10Web – Critical
6. Team Members – Critical
7. Visual Composer Website Builder – High
8. WordPress Infinite Scroll – Critical
9. WP Frontend Profile – Low
10. Paid Memberships Pro – Medium
11. ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager – Medium
12. Official MailerLite Sign Up Forms – Critical
13. Add-on SweetAlert Contact Form 7 – Low
14. Form Maker by 10Web – High
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
Several new WordPress plugin vulnerabilities have been discovered this month so far. Make sure to follow the suggested action below to update the plugin or completely uninstall it.
1. Site Kit by Google – Critical
Site Kit by Google versions below 1.8.0 have a Privilege Escalation vulnerability that will allow an an attacker to become a Search Console owner.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.8.0.
2. Easy Testimonials – Critical
Easy Testimonials versions below 3.6 have an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 3.6.
3. WP Product Review – High
WP Product Review versions below 3.7.6 have an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 3.7.6.
4. Login/Signup Popup – Critical
Login/Signup Popup versions below 1.5 have an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.5.
5. Photo Gallery by 10Web – Critical
Photo Gallery by 10Web versions below 1.5.55 have an Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.5.55.
6. Team Members – Critical
Team Members versions below 5.0.4 have an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 5.0.4.
7. Visual Composer Website Builder – High
Visual Composer Website Builder versions below 27.0 have multiple Authenticated Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 27.0.
8. WordPress Infinite Scroll – Critical
WordPress Infinite Scroll versions below 5.3.2 have an Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 5.3.2.
9. WP Frontend Profile – Low
WP Frontend Profile versions below 1.2.2 have a Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.2.2.
10. Paid Memberships Pro – Medium
Paid Memberships Pro versions below 2.3.3 have an Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 2.3.3.
11. ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager – Medium
ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager versions below 3.9.3 have an Authenticated Stored Criss-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 3.9.3.
12. Official MailerLite Sign Up Forms – Critical
Official MailerLite Sign Up Forms versions below 1.4.5 have Multiple CSRF vulnerabilities.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.4.5.
13. Add-on SweetAlert Contact Form 7 – Low
Add-on SweetAlert Contact Form 7 versions below 1.0.8 have an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.0.8.
14. Form Maker by 10Web – High
Form Maker by 10Web versions below have 1.13.36 an Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.13.36.
How to Be Proactive About WordPress Theme & Plugin Vulnerabilities
Running outdated software is the number one reason WordPress sites are hacked. It is crucial to the security of your WordPress site that you have an update routine. You should be logging into your sites at least once a week to perform updates.
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Automatic updates are a great choice for WordPress websites that don’t change very often. Lack of attention often leaves these sites neglected and vulnerable to attacks. Even with recommended security settings, running vulnerable software on your site can give an attacker an entry point into your site.
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