The WordPress ecosystem continues to be a focal point for web administrators due to its flexibility and extensive plugin ecosystem. However, this flexibility sometimes comes at the cost of security. A recent discovery (CVE-2024-3111) highlights a critical vulnerability in the Interactive Content – H5P plugin, which is actively installed on over 40,000 websites. This vulnerability allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling attackers to create backdoors and potentially take over admin accounts.
CVE-2024-6138 – Secure Copy Content Protection – Stored XSS – POC

The Secure Copy Content Protection plugin for WordPress is designed to prevent unauthorized copying of website content. However, during a recent security audit, a severe vulnerability—CVE-2024-6138—was discovered. This vulnerability allows Editor-level users to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to the creation of backdoors.
Plugin Security Certification: “Classic Editor” – Version 1.6.7: Use Classic Interfaces with Enhanced Security

The “Classic Editor” plugin, version 1.6.7, has proudly achieved the Plugin Security Certification (PSC) from CleanTalk. This certification emphasizes the plugin’s commitment to maintaining a secure, reliable, and user-friendly experience for WordPress users who prefer the traditional editing interface.
Plugin Security Certification: “Simple Share Buttons Adder” – Version 8.5.1: Securely Add Social Share Buttons with Confidence

The “Simple Share Buttons Adder” plugin, version 8.5.1, has earned the esteemed Plugin Security Certification (PSC) from CleanTalk, guaranteeing superior security for its users. This certification represents a crucial achievement in the plugin’s dedication to offering a secure, reliable, and user-friendly solution for adding customizable social share buttons to WordPress websites.
CVE-2024-5573 – Easy Table of Contents – Stored XSS to backdoor creation – POC

In the ever-evolving landscape of web security, WordPress plugins frequently find themselves at the forefront of both innovation and vulnerability. The latest discovery, CVE-2024-5573, exposes a critical flaw in the popular WordPress plugin Easy Table of Contents. This vulnerability allows for a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, enabling malicious actors to embed harmful JavaScript code and potentially create a backdoor for account takeovers. With over 500,000 active installations, the implications of this vulnerability are significant, warranting immediate attention and action.
Plugin Security Certification: “Responsive Lightbox & Gallery” – Version 2.5.1: Use Galleries and Lightboxes with Enhanced Security

The “Responsive Lightbox & Gallery” plugin, version 2.5.1, has achieved the prestigious Plugin Security Certification (PSC) from CleanTalk, ensuring enhanced security for all its users. This certification marks a significant milestone in the plugin’s commitment to providing a secure, robust, and user-friendly solution for creating and managing galleries and lightboxes on WordPress websites.
CVE-2024-4900 – SEOPress – On-site SEO – Malicious Redirect via HTTP-EQUIV Injection – POC

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying vigilant about potential vulnerabilities in widely-used plugins is crucial. Recently, a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-4900, was discovered in the SEOPress plugin for WordPress, which has over 300,000 active installations. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute a malicious redirect by injecting code through a field meant for SEO settings, posing a significant risk to websites using this plugin.
CVE-2024-4899 – SEOPress – On-site SEO – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation (Contributor+) – POC

WordPress plugins enhance website functionality, but they can also introduce security vulnerabilities. One such vulnerability has been discovered in the SEOPress – On-site SEO plugin, affecting over 300,000 active installations. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-4899, allows contributors to exploit a Stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) flaw, potentially leading to the creation of unauthorized admin accounts.
CVE-2024-3276 – Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox – Stored XSS to backdoor creation – POC

In the ever-evolving landscape of web security, vulnerabilities in popular plugins pose significant risks to website integrity. One such critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox, identified as CVE-2024-3276. This Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts, leading to severe consequences such as backdoor creation and account takeovers.
CVE-2024-4934 – Quiz and Survey Master – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation (Contributor+) – POC

In the realm of WordPress plugins, Quiz and Survey Master stands out as an indispensable tool for creating interactive and engaging content. From viral quizzes to employee surveys, this plugin offers a wide array of features to enhance user engagement and drive traffic to your website. However, even the most useful plugins can harbor critical vulnerabilities. Recently, CVE-2024-4934, a Stored XSS vulnerability, was discovered in Quiz and Survey Master, posing a significant risk to WordPress sites. This article delves into the details of this vulnerability, its implications, and the steps necessary to safeguard against it.