Website Security
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report – Table of Contents Plus – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Plugin Name: Table of Contents Plus Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: table-of-contents-plus Software Status: Active Software Author: conjur3r Software Downloads: 2,261,612 Active Installs: 300,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2023 Patched Versions: 2309 Affected Versions: <2309 Vulnerability Details: Name: Table of Contents Plus <= 2302 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Type: Improper Neutralization…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report – Comments – wpDiscuz – Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Plugin Name: Comments – wpDiscuz Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: wpdiscuz Software Status: Active Software Author: advancedcoding Software Downloads: 2,865,421 Active Installs: 80,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2023 Patched Versions: 7.6.6 Affected Versions: <=7.6.5 Vulnerability Details: Name: wpDiscuz <= 7.6.5 – Unauthenticated SQL Injection Type: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report – Essential Addons for Elementor – Authenticated (Contributor+) Privilege Escalation
Plugin Name: Essential Addons for Elementor Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: essential-addons-for-elementor-lite Software Status: Active Software Author: wpdevteam Software Downloads: 55,164,924 Active Installs: 1,000,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2023 Patched Versions: 5.8.9 Affected Versions: <=5.8.8 Vulnerability Details: Name: Essential Addons for Elementor <= 5.8.8 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Privilege Escalation Type: Missing Authorization CVSS…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report – Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid – Missing Authorization & Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Plugin Name: Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: wpvivid-backuprestore Software Status: Active Software Author: wpvividplugins Software Downloads: 5,141,419 Active Installs: 300,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2023 Patched Versions: 0.9.91 Affected Versions: <=0.9.90 First Vulnerability: Vulnerability Details: Name: WPvivid Backup Plugin <= 0.9.90 – Missing Authorization via ‘start_staging’ and ‘get_staging_progress’…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report: Slimstat Analytics – Authenticated (Contributor+) Blind SQL Injection via Shortcode – CVE-2023-4598
Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: wp-slimstat Software Status: Active Software Author: mostafas1990 Software Downloads: 5,922,898 Active Installs: 100,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2023 Patched Versions: 5.0.10 Affected Versions: <=5.0.9 Vulnerability Details: Name: Slimstat Analytics <= 5.0.9 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Blind SQL Injection via Shortcode Type: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report: Starter Templates – Incorrect Authorization – CVE-2023-41805
Plugin Name: Starter Templates Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: astra-sites Software Status: Active Software Author: brainstormforce Software Downloads: 38,934,354 Active Installs: 1,000,000 Last Updated: September 8, 2023 Patched Versions: 3.2.6 Affected Versions: <=3.2.5 Vulnerability Details: Name: Starter Templates <= 3.2.5 – Incorrect Authorization Type: Missing Authorization CVE: CVE-2023-41805 CVSS Score: 4.3 (Medium) Publicly…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report: User Feedback – Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting – CVE-2023-39308
Plugin Name: User Feedback Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: userfeedback-lite Software Status: Active Software Author: smub Software Downloads: 348,588 Active Installs: 100,000 Last Updated: September 7, 2023 Patched Versions: 1.0.8 Affected Versions: <=1.0.7 Vulnerability Details: Name: User Feedback <= 1.0.7 – Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting Type: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page…
How Can Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in a Website Be Identified and Patched?
Imagine this: you’re the owner of a budding online store selling handmade goods. You’ve poured your heart into your business, and slowly but surely, it’s gaining traction. One morning, you wake up to find your website defaced, customer data exposed, and sales halted. The culprit? A hidden vulnerability in your website that you were unaware…
What Is the Role of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Website Security?
We live in an age where your business’s first handshake with a client is likely to be a digital one. In this vast online marketplace, your website stands as your business ambassador. It’s a testament to your brand identity and the trust that your customers place in you. To uphold this trust, ensuring your website’s…
How Can I Improve the Security of My WordPress Site through Maintenance?
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a laundry list of responsibilities, and chances are high that website security might not be at the top of that list. However, if you’re using WordPress for your business website, it’s time to rethink your priorities. With the ever-increasing risk of cyber threats, it’s more important than ever to…