Author: Artyom Krugov

CVE-2024-9768 reveals a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Formidable Forms WordPress plugin, a leading tool for creating forms, surveys, and other interactive content on websites. Known for its advanced drag-and-drop interface and extensive customization options, Formidable Forms is widely used by WordPress sites for generating user-friendly forms. However, this vulnerability can allow malicious actors to inject JavaScript payloads that can ultimately create backdoors, compromising site security and exposing user data. This article delves into the nature of this vulnerability, how it can be exploited, and the potential impact on affected websites.

CVE-2024-9599 brings to light a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the WordPress Popup Box plugin, a popular tool used to create a variety of popups for websites. This plugin allows users to add visually appealing and engaging popups, ranging from promotional notifications to subscription forms, without requiring extensive technical knowledge. However, an identified flaw in the way the plugin handles input parameters allows malicious users to inject JavaScript code, leading to the potential creation of backdoors within the WordPress environment. The implications of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and control over affected websites.

CVE-2024-4091 highlights a significant Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the Responsive Gallery Grid (RGG) plugin for WordPress, a tool installed on numerous WordPress sites to transform the native WordPress gallery into a responsive layout. The plugin, which integrates well with other third-party lightbox plugins, offers WordPress users an enhanced way to showcase their images while keeping responsive image proportions. However, a flaw in the settings configuration allows contributors or editors with access to plugin settings to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) code into the Margin parameter of the gallery settings. If exploited, this vulnerability can provide attackers with persistent control over the site via a JavaScript backdoor.

CVE-2024-4004 is a newly discovered Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the widely used WordPress plugin Advanced Cron Manager. This plugin, essential for managing WP Cron events and schedules, offers extensive functionality to WordPress site administrators. It allows them to view, search, execute, add, pause, and delete scheduled tasks, as well as customize PHP cron events. With over 30,000 installations, Advanced Cron Manager provides a streamlined approach to scheduling but, unfortunately, also introduces a vulnerability exploitable by users with access to the admin panel. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Cron Manager’s settings, potentially leading to a backdoor on the site.

CVE-2024-10104 is a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Jobs for WordPress plugin, widely used to manage and display job postings on WordPress sites. This vulnerability allows users with Contributor or higher permissions to inject malicious JavaScript (JS) code into the job posting settings, specifically in the “Working Hours” field. Once exploited, the vulnerability can lead to admin account takeovers, unauthorized backdoor installations, and long-term control over the WordPress site.

The CVE-2024-8759 vulnerability has been discovered in the Nested Pages plugin, which allows attackers to carry out an attack using stored cross-site scripts (XSS). This vulnerability can be exploited to create a backdoor or even hack into an administrator account, making it a serious security issue for websites using the plugin.

The Team Members Showcase plugin for WordPress has discovered a vulnerability CVE-2024-9236, which allows an attacker to execute saved cross-site scripts (XSS) and potentially intercept administrative accounts.It offers website administrators a universal tool for displaying team members on their site using various layouts such as grids and sliders. This plugin is highly customizable, adaptive, and compatible with Elementor, allowing users to easily create professional-looking team storefronts.

CVE-2024-9182 in the Maspik – Advanced Spam Protection plugin allows an attacker to embed saved cross-site scripts (XSS). This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, such as creating an administrator account without authorization, which can compromise the security of WordPress websites.

CVE-2024-9021 An XSS vulnerability found recently in the Relevanssi plugin, which is one of the most popular WordPress plugins, extends the standard WordPress search feature by adding powerful customization options and increasing search relevance. However, the recent discovery of a stored XSS vulnerability in Relevanssi version 4.23.1 and below has raised concerns about the security of the website. This vulnerability may allow developers to inject malicious scripts, which will lead to serious consequences for site administrators