Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (Feb 27, 2023 to Mar 5, 2023)

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Last week, there were 117 vulnerabilities disclosed in WordPress based software that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 30 Vulnerability Researchers that contributed to WordPress Security last week. You can find those vulnerabilities below along with some data about the vulnerabilities that were added.

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Total Unpatched & Patched Vulnerabilities Last Week

Patch Status	Number of Vulnerabilities
Unpatched	44
Patched	73

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Total Vulnerabilities by CVSS Severity Last Week

Severity Rating	Number of Vulnerabilities
Low Severity	1
Medium Severity	104
High Severity	10
Critical Severity	2

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Total Vulnerabilities by CWE Type Last Week

Vulnerability Type by CWE	Number of Vulnerabilities
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)	53
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’)	34
Missing Authorization	16
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’)	2
Information Exposure	2
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key	2
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)	2
Incorrect Privilege Assignment	1
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type	1
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (‘Injection’)	1
Protection Mechanism Failure	1
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program (‘PHP Remote File Inclusion’)	1
Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value	1

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Researchers That Contributed to WordPress Security Last Week

Researcher Name	Number of Vulnerabilities
Lana Codes	27
Rio Darmawan	20
Mika	13
Dave Jong	6
FearZzZz	4
Erwan LR	4
yuyudhn	4
WPScanTeam	3
Prasanna V Balaji	3
Marco Wotschka	3
Rafie Muhammad	3
TEAM WEBoB of BoB 11th	2
Abdi Pranata	2
Muhammad Daffa	2
Nguyen Xuan Chien	2
Marc-Alexandre Montpas	1
TaeEun Lee	1
Pounraj Chinnasamy	1
Jarko Piironen	1
dc11	1
rezaduty	1
Mohammed El Amin, Chemouri	1
Universe	1
Alex Sanford	1
Vaibhav Rajput	1
MyungJu Kim	1
Mahesh Nagabhairava	1
Leonidas Milosis	1
Shreya Pohekar	1
Nguyen Thuc Tuyen	1

 

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Vulnerability Details

Houzez <= 2.7.1 – Privilege Escalation

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Debug Assistant <= 1.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via imlt_create_admin

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OceanWP <= 3.4.1 – Authenticated (Subscriber+) Local File Inclusion

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ProfileGrid <= 5.3.0 – Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Password Reset

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CSSTidy – Server-Side Request Forgery

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Gallery Blocks with Lightbox <= 3.0.7 – Missing Authorization in pgc_sgb_add_dashboard_widget

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Paid Memberships Pro <= 2.9.11 – Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via Shortcodes

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Types <= 3.4.17 – Unauthenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

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Leyka <= 3.29.2 – Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Dokan <= 3.7.12 – Authenticated (Vendor+) SQL Injection

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LWS Tools <= 2.3.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Manage Upload Limit <= 1.0.4 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via upload_limit

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Woodmart <= 7.1.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to License Update

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Shortcodes Ultimate <= 5.12.7 – Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure

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WoodMart <= 7.1.1 – Missing Authorization to Shortcode Injection

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Sales Report Email for WooCommerce <= 2.8 – Missing Authorization for Email Functionality

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Smart Slider 3 <= 3.5.1.13 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Simple Vimeo Shortcode <= 2.9.1 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode

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Cost Calculator <= 1.8 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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menu shortcode <= 1.0 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

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WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More <= 5.6.0.2 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross Site Scripting via Shortcode

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Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA <= 2.4.6 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcodes

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Yoast SEO <= 20.2 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting

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NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder <= 8.3 – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

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Real Estate 7 <= 3.3.4 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via ct_additional_features

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Watu Quiz <= 3.3.9 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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Darcie <= 1.1.5 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via JS split

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GN Publisher <= 1.5.5 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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Easy Testimonial Slider and Form <= 1.0.15 – Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via search_term

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GTmetrix for WordPress <= 0.4.5 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via ‘url’

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Cart Lift – Abandoned Cart Recovery for WooCommerce and EDD <= 3.1.5 – Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via cart_search

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Real Estate 7 <= 3.3.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Instant Images <= 5.1.0.1 – Authenticated (Author+) Server-Side Request Forgery via instant_images_download

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Leyka <= 3.29.2 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Rife Elementor Extensions & Templates <= 1.1.10 – Missing Authorization via import_templates

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Sheets To WP Table Live Sync <= 2.12.15 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Advanced Text Widget <= 2.1.2 – Missing Authorization via atw_dismiss_admin_notice

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WP SMS <= 6.0.4 – Information Disclosure via REST API

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Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.2.1 – reCaptcha Protection Bypass

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Event Espresso 4 Decaf <= 4.10.44.decaf – Feature Bypass

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WP Repost <= 0.1 – Missing Authorization

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Simple CSV/XLS Exporter <= 1.5.8 – CSV Injection

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Advanced Text Widget <= 2.1.2 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Jetpack CRM <= 5.4.4 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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We’re Open! <= 1.46 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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WP Repost <= 0.1 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scritping

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Button Generator – easily Button Builder <= 2.3.3 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Dashboard Widgets Suite <= 3.2.1 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Publish to Schedule <= 4.5.4 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Namaste! LMS <= 2.5.9.9 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via ‘accept_other_payment_methods’, ‘other_payment_methods’ Parameters

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FareHarbor for WordPress <= 3.6.6 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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CPO Content Types <= 1.1.0 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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WP No External Links <= 1.0.2 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scritping

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Simple File List <= 6.0.9 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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New Adman <= 1.6.8 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Simple Slug Translate <= 2.7.2 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scritping

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JCH Optimize <= 3.2.2 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings

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Debug Assistant <= 1.4 – Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Maspik – Spam blacklist <= 0.7.8 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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WpStream – Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Pay Per View <= 4.4.10 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via wpstream_settings

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WP Time Slots Booking Form <= 1.1.76 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Feedback Submission

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Download Read More Excerpt Link <= 1.6.0 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update

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CP Contact Form with Paypal <= 1.3.34 – Authenticated Feedback Submission

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WP Google Tag Manager <= 1.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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DeepL Pro API translation <= 2.1.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via saveSettings

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Search in Place <= 1.0.104 – Missing Authorization to Feedback Submission

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WP Meteor Page Speed Optimization Topping <= 3.1.4 -Missing Authorization to Notice Dismissal

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Preview Link Generator <= 1.0.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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Blog Floating Button <= 1.4.12 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Free WooCommerce Theme 99fy Extension <= 1.2.7 – Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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Shortcodes Ultimate <= 5.12.7 – Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Access via Shortcode

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WP Insurance – WordPress Insurance Service Plugin <= 2.1.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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WC Sales Notification <= 1.2.2 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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WP Meteor Page Speed Optimization Topping <= 3.1.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via processAjaxNoticeDismiss

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HT Portfolio <= 1.1.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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Add Expires Headers & Optimized Minify <= 2.7 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via [placeholder]

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HT Politic <= 2.3.7 – Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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DecaLog <= 3.7.0 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via get_settings_page

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WP Plugin Manager <= 1.1.7 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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About Me 3000 widget <= 2.2.6 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update

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ClickFunnels <= 3.1.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update

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Fontiran <= 2.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Ever Compare <= 1.2.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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WP TFeed <= 1.6.9 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via aptf_delete_cache

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Resize at Upload Plus <= 1.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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WP Social Bookmarking Light <= 2.0.7 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Total Poll Lite <= 4.8.6 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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HT Slider For Elementor <= 1.3.9 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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When Last Login <= 1.2.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via wll_hide_subscription_notice

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HT Event <= 1.4.5 – Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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WP Time Slots Booking Form <= 1.1.76 – Missing Authorization to Feedback Submission

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WP Clean Up <= 1.2.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via wp_clean_up_optimize

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WP Shamsi <= 4.3.3 – Missing Authorization leading to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Attachment Deletion

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WP Education <= 1.2.6 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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Calculated Fields Form <= 1.1.120 – Missing Authorization to Feedback Submission

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Quiz And Survey Master <= 8.0.10 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Quiz Restoration

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Smart YouTube PRO <= 4.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via handle_colorbox_options

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Big Store <= 1.9.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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WP Translitera <= p1.2.5 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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WP Film Studio <= 1.3.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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XML Sitemap Generator for Google <= 1.2.8 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Changes

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New Adman <= 1.6.8 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via plugin_menu

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QuickSwish <= 1.0.9 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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OoohBoi Steroids for Elementor <= 2.1.3 – Missing Authorization leading to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Attachment Deletion

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Fontiran <= 2.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Total Theme <= 2.1.19 – Authenticated(Subscriber+) Plugin Activation

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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets <= 1.2.4 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via render_settings_page

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Rus-To-Lat <= 0.3 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugins Options Changes

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Elegant Custom Fonts <= 1.0 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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OptinMonster <= 2.12.1 – Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sensitive Information Disclosure via Shortcode

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Contact Form 7 Widget For Elementor Page Builder & Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.1.5 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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Calculated Fields Form <= 1.1.120 – Cross-Site Request Forgery

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Search in Place <= 1.0.104 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Feedback Submission

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WP News <= 1.1.9 – Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation

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OAuth Single Sign On – SSO (OAuth Client) <= 6.24.1 – Cross-Site Request Forgery via ‘delete’ in mooauth_client_applist_page

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Wholesale Suite <= 2.1.5 – Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change

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FluentSMTP <= 2.2.2 – Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Email Logs

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