Security

The Mobile Contact Bar plugin for WordPress provides website owners with an intuitive way to create customizable contact options for their visitors. However, a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in versions below 3.0.5, which can lead to JavaScript backdoor creation and potential full site compromise. This article explores the discovery, exploitation, risks, and mitigation strategies for this vulnerability

The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin is an essential tool for WordPress websites aiming to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by providing cookie consent banners and settings. However, a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2025-1619) has been identified in the plugin. This vulnerability allows an attacker with editor-level privileges to inject malicious JavaScript into the plugin’s “Checkbox Labels” field. Once the injected JavaScript is saved, it is stored in the WordPress database and executed when users interact with the cookie consent banner on the site. This can lead to account takeover, session hijacking, and the creation of backdoor admin accounts. With over 300,000 active installations, this vulnerability represents a major security risk for websites using the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin.

WP Tabs is a widely used WordPress plugin designed to help users create and manage tabbed navigation on their websites. With its user-friendly interface and extensive customization options, WP Tabs has gained popularity among WordPress site owners. However, a security vulnerability (CVE-2024-111503) was discovered in versions below 2.2.7, exposing websites to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This article delves into the discovery, exploitation, risks, and remediation of this vulnerability.

The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin is a popular WordPress tool designed to help websites comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It enables website owners to display cookie consent banners and floating buttons to obtain user consent

Lead Form Builder is a popular WordPress plugin designed to create and manage contact forms. It offers an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface and integration with page builders like Elementor, Brizy, SiteOrigin, and Gutenberg. However, a security vulnerability (CVE-2024-10475) was discovered in versions prior to 1.9.8, which allows attackers to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code through Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This article explores the vulnerability, its risks, exploitation, and best practices to mitigate the issue.

The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin is a popular solution for WordPress websites to help them comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It is primarily used to display cookie consent banners that inform users about the use of cookies on the website and collect their consent. However, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-1621, has been discovered in the plugin that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Accept – Button Label” field in the plugin’s settings. The injected script can later be executed when a user interacts with the consent banner, leading to potential account takeover and the creation of backdoor admin accounts. With over 300,000 active installations, this vulnerability presents a significant security risk.

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (Stored XSS) is a critical web security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into a website, which are then executed in the browsers of unsuspecting users. This article focuses on CVE-2024-10703, a Stored XSS vulnerability found in versions below 2.13.4 of the “Registrations for The Events Calendar” plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with administrator privileges to inject harmful scripts that execute when users interact with certain elements of the website.

The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin for WordPress is widely used to help websites comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). One of the core features of the plugin is its cookie consent banner, which informs users about the use of cookies and requests their consent. However, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-1622, has been identified in the plugin. This Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows an attacker with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Cookie Banner Content” field. Once saved, the injected script is stored and executed when the banner is displayed on the site’s frontend, potentially leading to account takeover and the creation of backdoor admin accounts. With over 300,000 active installations, this vulnerability poses a significant security risk for WordPress websites using the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin.