Security

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.

The Social Media Plugin by Social Snap is widely used to add social sharing functionalities to WordPress websites. This plugin allows website administrators to add social sharing buttons, follow icons, and “Click to Tweet” features. However, a critical vulnerability, Stored Cross-Site Scripting (Stored XSS), has been identified in versions <= 1.3.6 of the plugin. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript payloads, which can be executed when an admin user views the vulnerable settings page.

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.

ProfilePress is a popular WordPress plugin that enables site administrators to easily manage user profiles, registration forms, and member directories. However, a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, CVE-2024-13121, has been discovered within the plugin. This vulnerability allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Search Filter Fields Text” setting in the Member Directory. The injected script is stored and later executed, which could lead to account takeover and the creation of backdoor admin accounts. With over 200,000 active installations, this vulnerability represents a significant risk to websites using ProfilePress.