Author: Dmitrii I

CVE-2024-8758 represents a serious vulnerability found in the Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) plugin, a popular WordPress plugin used to create quizzes and surveys, with over 50,000 installations. The flaw allows contributors to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) code into the plugin’s settings, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This can escalate into admin account takeover or the creation of persistent backdoors, enabling attackers to maintain long-term control over the WordPress site.

CVE-2024-8493 is a critical vulnerability identified in The Events Calendar plugin, a widely used WordPress plugin with over 700,000 installations. The vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) into the plugin’s settings, leading to account takeovers and backdoor creation. Improper input sanitization, particularly in the “Data time separator” field, exposes WordPress sites to this Stored XSS attack, potentially compromising the entire website.

CVE-2024-8619 exposes a serious Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ajax Search Lite plugin, a widely used search enhancement plugin with over 100,000 installations. This vulnerability allows attackers, specifically users with editor-level permissions, to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) into the plugin’s settings. Once exploited, the attacker can create backdoors and take over admin accounts, leading to full control of the WordPress site. The issue lies in improper input sanitization within the plugin’s “image width” field, which can be manipulated to execute malicious scripts.

CVE-2024-8492 exposes a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Hustle plugin, which is used by over 100,000 WordPress installations to create popups, email opt-ins, and other marketing tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) code through the plugin’s settings, particularly in the “Error Message” field of the Email Field settings. If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to admin account takeover and the creation of persistent backdoors, giving attackers long-term control over the site.

CVE-2024-8187 reveals a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smart Post Show plugin, a popular WordPress plugin with over 30,000 installations. This vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) into the plugin’s settings. If exploited, the vulnerability enables account takeover, backdoor creation, and long-term control over the WordPress site. The issue stems from improper input validation, particularly in the post grid settings.

CVE-2024-7762 highlights a critical security flaw in the Simple Job Board plugin, a popular WordPress plugin with over 30,000 installations. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access and download confidential resumes and other files uploaded by job applicants. The flaw lies within the plugin’s directory listings system, which fails to implement proper access controls. If exploited, this vulnerability can expose sensitive data, leading to severe privacy breaches and security risks.

CVE-2024-8239 uncovers a serious Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Starbox – The Author Box for Humans plugin, used by over 40,000 WordPress sites to display author profiles and bios. This vulnerability allows contributors to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) into their profile settings, specifically through the “Twitter URL” field, which can lead to admin account creation and backdoor access. If exploited, attackers can hijack the WordPress site’s admin functionality and maintain persistent control.

CVE-2024-8283 exposes a serious vulnerability in the Slider by 10Web plugin, a widely used WordPress plugin with over 30,000 active installations. This Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows attackers, particularly users with contributor-level access, to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) code through the plugin’s slider settings. When exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to take over admin accounts and create backdoors, allowing them to maintain long-term access to the site.

CVE-2024-3635 represents a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in The Post Grid plugin, a popular tool for creating custom grid layouts in WordPress. With over 100,000 installations, this vulnerability poses a serious threat as it allows attackers with editor-level permissions to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) code into grid settings. Once exploited, the vulnerability can lead to account takeover, enabling attackers to create persistent backdoors and take control of the WordPress site.