(855)-537-2266 sales@kerbco.com

WordPress Vulnerability Report: April 2021, Part 4

by | May 3, 2021 | WordPress | 0 comments

Vulnerable plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress websites get hacked. This report 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.

The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: WordPress core, WordPress plugins, and WordPress themes. Each vulnerability will have a severity rating of Low, Medium, High, or Critical. The severity ratings are based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.

In the April, Part 4 Report
Get the iThemes Security WordPress Vulnerability Report delivered to your inbox

WordPress 5.7.1 was released on April 15, 2021. This security and maintenance release features 26 bug fixes in addition to two security fixes. Because this is a security release of WordPress core, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately!

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.2.30+.

2. RSS for Yandex Turbo

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.30+.

3. Kaswara Modern VC Addons

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

4. WP Content Copy Protection & No Right Click

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: 3.5.1
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 3.5.1+.

5. Conditional Marketing Mailer for WooCommerce

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: 1.5.2
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.6+.

6. Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via CSRF
Patched in Version: No known fix
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: No known fix
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

7. WP Maintenance Mode & Site Under Construction

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: No known fix
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

8. Tree Sitemap

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: No known fix
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

9. Login Protection – Limit Failed Login Attempts

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: No known fix
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

10. Visitor Traffic Real Time Statistics

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: 2.12
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.13+.

11. Login as User or Customer

Vulnerability: Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User
Patched in Version: 1.8
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.1+.

12. Redirect 404 to Parent

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

13. Select All Categories and Taxonomies

Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched in Version: 1.3.2
Severity: High – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 1.3.2+.

14. Software License Manager

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 4.4.6+.

15. Car Seller – Auto Classifieds Script

Vulnerability: Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Patched in Version: No known fix
Severity: Critical – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

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

16. Store Locator Plus

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

17. Happy Addons for Elementor Free & Pro

Vulnerability: Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Free Patched in Version: 2.24.0
Pro Patched in Version: 1.17.0
Severity: Medium – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 2.24.0+ (Free) / 1.17.0+ (Pro).

18. WP Fastest Cache

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 0.9.1.7+.
This vulnerability has NOT been patched. Uninstall and delete the plugin until a patch is released.

20. WooCommerce

The vulnerability is patched, so you should update to version 5.2.0+.

WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities

No new theme vulnerabilities have been disclosed this week.

A WordPress Security Plugin Can Help Secure Your Website

iThemes Security Pro, our WordPress security plugin, offers 50+ ways to secure and protect your website from common WordPress security vulnerabilities. With WordPress, two-factor authentication, brute force protection, strong password enforcement, and more, you can add an extra layer of security to your website.

This content was originally published here.

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *