The digital world is rife with threats, and the latest discovery in the WordPress plugin landscape underscores this reality. “Shortcodes Ultimate Pro,” a popular plugin with over 500,000 installations, has been found vulnerable to a severe security flaw, CVE-2024-6766. This vulnerability exposes websites to significant risks, impacting both their integrity and the safety of user data.
Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2024-64523): “Yoast SEO” – Version 24.3: Use SEO Functions with Enhanced Security
The “Yoast SEO” plugin, version 24.3, renowned for its comprehensive SEO capabilities, has now achieved the Plugin Security Certification (PSC) from CleanTalk, affirming its status as a secure SEO solution for WordPress sites.
CVE-2024-6710 – Ditty – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation (Author+) – POC
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-6710, was unearthed during routine security testing aimed at ensuring the integrity and safety of WordPress plugins. This vulnerability allows an attacker, specifically those with contributor access or higher, to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
CVE-2024-6390 – Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation – POC
In today’s digital age, the security of web plugins is more critical than ever. The popular Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) plugin, trusted by over 40,000 installations, has recently been spotlighted for a severe security flaw. This article explores the nuances of this vulnerability, its implications, and provides a roadmap towards mitigation.
CVE-2024-6850 – Carousel Slider – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation – POC
The WordPress ecosystem offers a vast array of plugins to enhance website functionality, but it also opens the door to potential security vulnerabilities. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-6850, has been discovered in the “Carousel Slider” plugin, which is widely used for creating customizable, responsive carousel sliders. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which could lead to the creation of malicious administrator accounts and full site compromise.
CVE-2024-7759 – PWA For WP & AMP – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation – POC
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have revolutionized the way websites interact with users, offering a mobile app-like experience directly from the web. One popular WordPress plugin, “PWA For WP & AMP,” integrates this advanced technology into WordPress sites, promising seamless offline support, app-like user interfaces, and faster loading times. However, with the increasing adoption of such technologies, security concerns have also grown. Recently, a significant vulnerability—CVE-2024-7759—was discovered in the “PWA For WP & AMP” plugin, posing a serious risk to website administrators and users alike.
CVE-2024-5595 – Essential Blocks – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation – POC
This section will introduce the topic of cybersecurity in WordPress plugins, emphasizing the critical role plugins play in enhancing website functionality. The introduction will set the stage by mentioning the widespread use of plugins and the consequent rise in security vulnerabilities, leading to the specific discussion of the CVE-2024-5595 vulnerability found in the Essential Blocks plugin.
CVE-2024-6408 – Slider by 10Web – Stored XSS – POC
In a recent discovery, the popular WordPress plugin Slider by 10Web has been identified as harboring a critical security vulnerability. This flaw, cataloged under CVE-2024-6408, poses a substantial threat to website integrity and user security by enabling Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
CVE-2024-3901 – Genesis Blocks – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation – POC
The popular Genesis Blocks plugin, a cornerstone for many WordPress sites, has recently been pinpointed as a vehicle for cybersecurity threats. With its wide usage across over 100,000 installations, the implications of this vulnerability are extensive and alarming.
CVE-2024-7955 – Starbox – Stored XSS – POC
One of the latest vulnerabilities discovered is CVE-2024-7955, discovered in the popular Starbox plugin. This preserved XSS vulnerability poses a serious danger because it allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into a website, which could potentially lead to a complete account hijacking. In this article, we will take a detailed look at this vulnerability, its consequences, and the steps you can take to protect your WordPress site.