WordPress Vulnerability Roundup: July 2020, Part 1
Written by Michael Moore Of iThemes on July 8, 2020
Last Updated on August 17, 2020
New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities were disclosed during the first half of July, 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.
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
1. Nexos
2. CareerUp
3. Careerfy
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
1. Coming Soon Page, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd
2. ACF to REST API
3. WPForms
4. Payment Form for PayPal Pro
5. Testimonials Widget
6. JobSearch WP Job Board
7. Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
8. Adning Advertising
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
1. Coming Soon Page, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd
Coming Soon Page, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd versions below 5.1.2 have a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 5.1.2.
2. ACF to REST API
ACF to REST API versions below 3.3.0 have an Unauthenticated Arbitrary wp_options Disclosure vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 3.3.0.
3. WPForms
WPForms versions below 1.6.0.2 have an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.6.0.2.
4. Payment Form for PayPal Pro
Payment Form for PayPal Pro versions below 1.1.65 have an Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.1.65.
5. Testimonials Widget
Testimonials Widget versions 3.5.1 and below have multiple Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
Remove the plugin until a security fix is released.
6. JobSearch WP Job Board
JobSearch WP Job Board versions below 1.5.3 have multiple Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.5.3.
7. Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk versions below 2.51 have a Security Nonce Leak leading to Unauthorized AJAX call vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 2.51.
8. Adning Advertising
Adning Advertising versions below 1.5.6 have an Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload/Deletion vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.5.6.
WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities
1. Nexos – Real Estate
Nexos – Real Estate versions below 1.8 have an Unauthenticated Reflected XSS & SQL Injection vulnerabilities.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 1.8.
2. CareerUp
CareerUp versions below 2.3.1 have an Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 2.3.1.
3. Careerfy
Careerfy versions below 4.1.0 have Multiple Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
The vulnerability is patched, and you should update to version 4.1.0.
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