Plugin Security Certification (PSC) by CleanTalk

In the ever-evolving landscape of web security, vulnerabilities within plugins can pose significant threats to websites, particularly those built on widely used platforms like WordPress. One such vulnerability recently discovered is CVE-2024-6025, which affects the Quiz and Survey Master plugin. This flaw allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to the creation of admin accounts through malicious JavaScript code. With over 40,000 active installations, the ramifications of this vulnerability are profound, necessitating immediate attention and remediation.

In the world of cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities are continually being discovered that put systems and users at risk. One such recent discovery is CVE-2023-5527, which affects the Business Directory Plugin for WordPress. This plugin, widely used by businesses to create and manage directory listings, has over 10,000 active installations. The identified vulnerability allows for CSV Injection, posing a significant security threat that can lead to code execution on local systems when manipulated files are downloaded and opened.

In the ever-changing world of web security, WordPress plugins often find themselves at the forefront of both innovation and vulnerabilities. The latest discovery, CVE-2024-5442, reveals a critical flaw in the popular NextGen Gallery WordPress plugin gallery. This vulnerability makes a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack possible, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code and potentially create a backdoor to hijack accounts.

WordPress is a popular content management system used by millions of websites worldwide. Its extensive plugin ecosystem allows users to add a wide range of functionalities to their sites. However, this flexibility can also introduce security vulnerabilities if plugins are not adequately secured. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-4627, was found in the widely used Rank Math SEO plugin, which has over 2 million active installations.

RafflePress Lite is WordPress plugin designed to help users drive traffic, grow their email lists, and boost social media engagement through viral giveaways and contests. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and pre-built actions, such as sharing on Facebook and Twitter, make it an easy-to-use tool for marketers and anyone looking to enhance audience engagement. However, a significant security flaw was discovered in versions prior to 1.12.14, allowing users with Editor+ rights to exploit a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw poses a serious risk as it can lead to the theft of user and administrator credentials.

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.

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.