During the assessment of the Buttons Shortcode and Widget plugin for WordPress, a critical vulnerability was uncovered. It was observed that the plugin allowed the execution of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks via shortcode embedding. This flaw enables contributors and users with higher privileges to inject malicious scripts into new posts or pages using the plugin’s shortcode functionality.
During routine security assessment, a severe vulnerability was identified in the Backup Bolt plugin for WordPress. Upon inspection of the plugin’s files, it was found that the file path /wordpress/babo-background-error.log was left unprotected, exposing detailed information about the site’s configuration, directories, and files. This flaw poses a significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.
During routine testing of the Error Log Viewer plugin, a vulnerability was discovered that enables unauthorized access to sensitive data. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can gain access to PHP log files without proper authorization.
During testing of the “Login as User or Customer” plugin, a critical vulnerability was identified, enabling a complete takeover of the administrator account and potentially compromising the entire server. By exploiting a flaw in the plugin’s functionality, an attacker could intercept and manipulate sensitive data, including authentication tokens and cookies, leading to unauthorized access and control over the administrator account.
During routine security testing of the Starbox plugin, researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability designated as CVE-2024-1273. This vulnerability, classified as Stored XSS, allows attackers to execute malicious scripts on a WordPress site by embedding them within the plugin’s functionality.
During testing of the Tabs Shortcode and Widget plugin for WordPress, a security vulnerability was discovered that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability arises from the plugin’s failure to properly validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page or post where the shortcode is embedded. As a result, users with the contributor role and above can exploit this flaw to execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to account takeover and compromise of the website.
During testing of the Ultimate Posts Widget plugin for WordPress, a security vulnerability was identified that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability arises from the plugin’s failure to properly validate and escape certain widget options before outputting them back in attributes. As a result, high privilege users such as administrators can exploit this flaw to execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to account takeover.
The AddToAny Share Buttons plugin for WordPress empowers website owners to boost traffic and engagement by facilitating seamless sharing of posts and pages across various social media platforms and services. With support for a wide range of sharing options, including Facebook, Pinterest, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and more, this plugin has been a cornerstone of social sharing since 2006. In this article, we explore the significance of the AddToAny Share Buttons plugin, emphasizing its security features and its recognition through the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk.
During testing of the Enhanced Text Widget plugin for WordPress, a security vulnerability was identified that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability arises from the plugin’s failure to properly validate and escape certain widget options before outputting them back in attributes. As a result, high privilege users such as administrators or editors can exploit this flaw to execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to account takeover (if an attacker has previously hijacked an administrator or editor account, he can plant a backdoor to regain access back).
In the ever-evolving landscape of WordPress, safeguarding your website against data loss is paramount. The “Backuply” plugin, now at version 1.4.7, offers a robust backup solution designed to protect your WordPress assets from server crashes, hacks, faulty updates, or plugin malfunctions. In this article, we explore the significance of this plugin, focusing on its security features and its recognition through the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk.