Author: Dmitrii I

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is commonly used to manage and secure downloadable files, including documents, images, and other resources. It allows administrators to set up password-protected downloads to restrict access to certain files. However, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-13126, has been discovered that allows unauthenticated users to bypass password protection and download all files from the plugin’s directory, including those that are meant to be password-protected. This vulnerability, stemming from improper directory listing configurations, exposes the protected content to unauthorized users. With over 100,000 active installations, this issue poses a significant security risk to WordPress websites using the Download Manager plugin.

Form Maker by 10Web is a versatile WordPress plugin used to create and manage various forms, such as contact forms, surveys, and registration forms. However, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-13053, has been discovered in the plugin, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the plugin’s settings. This vulnerability, a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw, enables attackers with editor-level access to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. This could lead to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or the creation of backdoor admin accounts. With over 50,000 active installations, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress sites using Form Maker.

Logo Slider is a WordPress plugin used to create image carousels and sliders, often utilized by businesses and websites to showcase logos, brands, or featured partners. A critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, CVE-2024-12308, has been identified in the plugin, which allows a contributor-level user to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Logo Slider” settings. The vulnerability allows the injected script to execute when a user hovers over the carousel. This action can result in admin account creation, providing the attacker with full control over the site. With over 20,000 active installations, this vulnerability poses a serious risk to WordPress websites using the Logo Slider plugin.

Form Maker by 10Web is a widely used WordPress plugin that allows users to easily create and manage forms for a variety of purposes, such as contact forms, surveys, and registration forms. However, a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, CVE-2024-13605, has been discovered in the plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Width” field in the theme settings. When this setting is saved, the malicious script is stored and executed in the browser of any user who hovers over the input field, potentially leading to account takeover and the creation of backdoor admin accounts. With over 50,000 active installations, this flaw poses a serious security risk to WordPress websites using Form Maker.

Ajax Search Lite is a popular WordPress plugin used to enhance the search experience by providing real-time AJAX search results. However, a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, CVE-2024-13585, has been discovered in the plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Categories filter box header text” field within the “Frontend Filters” settings. The injected script is then executed when the search results are displayed, leading to account takeover and the creation of a backdoor admin account. With over 100,000 active installations, this flaw poses a serious security risk to WordPress websites using Ajax Search Lite.

LearnPress is a popular Learning Management System (LMS) plugin for WordPress, used by educators and organizations to create online courses, quizzes, and manage learning materials. A critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-13127, has been discovered in the plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Decimal separator” field in the plugin’s general settings. The injected script is then executed when the “Order Details” page is viewed, potentially allowing attackers to take over the accounts of admins or other users. With over 100,000 active installations, this vulnerability presents a serious security risk to WordPress websites using LearnPress.

Master Slider is a widely used WordPress plugin that enables users to create responsive sliders for showcasing images, videos, and other content. However, a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, CVE-2024-12173, has been discovered in the plugin. This flaw allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Slider custom styles” field within the plugin’s main settings. The injected script is then executed on the frontend when the slider is rendered, which can lead to account takeover and the creation of a backdoor admin account. With over 100,000 active installations, this vulnerability presents a significant security risk for WordPress sites using Master Slider.

Forminator is a widely-used WordPress plugin designed to help users create forms, polls, and surveys with ease. However, CVE-2024-7052 reveals a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers with editor-level access. This vulnerability allows malicious users to inject JavaScript into form fields, which, when executed, can lead to account takeover and the creation of a backdoor. With over 500,000 active installations, this flaw presents a significant security risk, especially for websites that rely on Forminator to gather sensitive user information.

WP ULike is a popular WordPress plugin that enables website administrators to add like buttons to posts, comments, and custom post types. This feature is widely used across WordPress websites to allow users to express their preferences for content. However, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-12770, has been identified in the plugin that allows for the injection of malicious JavaScript into the site. This Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with editor-level access, enabling them to inject malicious scripts into the “Like Button Aria Label” field. When the settings are saved, the injected script is stored in the database and executed on the frontend, which could lead to account takeover and the creation of a backdoor admin account. With over 100,000 active installations, this vulnerability presents a significant security risk to WordPress websites using WP ULike.

Everest Forms is a popular WordPress plugin that allows users to create and manage forms for collecting user information, including contact forms, surveys, and registration forms. A critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-13125, has been found in the plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Email Message” field in the Email Template settings. The injected script is then executed when the email template is previewed, allowing attackers to hijack the session of an admin user or escalate their privileges to gain full control of the WordPress site. With over 100,000 active installations, this vulnerability poses a significant security risk for websites using Everest Forms.