Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (March 3, 2025 to March 9, 2025)
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Last week, there were 180 vulnerabilities disclosed in 134 WordPress Plugins and 12 WordPress Themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 62 Vulnerability Researchers that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not affected.
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New Firewall Rules Deployed Last Week
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team reviews each vulnerability to determine impact and severity, along with assessing the likelihood of exploitation, to verify that the Wordfence Firewall provides sufficient protection.
The team rolled out enhanced protection via firewall rules for the following vulnerabilities in real-time to our Premium, Care, and Response customers last week:
- WAF-RULE-812 – Data redacted while we work with the vendor on a patch.
Wordfence Premium, Care, and Response customers received this protection immediately, while users still running the free version of Wordfence will receive this enhanced protection after a 30 day delay.
Total Unpatched & Patched Vulnerabilities Last Week
| Patch Status | Number of Vulnerabilities |
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| Patched | 146 |
| Partially Patched | 1 |
| Unpatched | 33 |
Total Vulnerabilities by CVSS Severity Last Week
| Severity Rating | Number of Vulnerabilities |
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| Medium Severity | 139 |
| High Severity | 31 |
| Critical Severity | 10 |
Total Vulnerabilities by CWE Type Last Week
| Vulnerability Type by CWE | Number of Vulnerabilities |
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| Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | 82 |
| Missing Authorization | 23 |
| Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | 17 |
| Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | 16 |
| Deserialization of Untrusted Data | 5 |
| Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | 5 |
| Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel | 4 |
| Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 4 |
| Improper Privilege Management | 4 |
| Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | 4 |
| Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | 3 |
| Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | 3 |
| Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | 2 |
| Improper Authentication | 2 |
| Improper Authorization | 2 |
| External Control of File Name or Path | 1 |
| Improper Access Control | 1 |
| Improper Input Validation | 1 |
| SQL Injection: Hibernate | 1 |
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WordPress Plugins with Reported Vulnerabilities Last Week
| Software Name | Software Slug |
|---|---|
| Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads | ad-inserter |
| Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution | file-manager-advanced |
| Advanced Form Integration — Connect Forms to 300+ Apps | advanced-form-integration |
| Aiomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer & Editor, GPT-3 & GPT-4, ChatGPT ChatBot & AI Toolkit | aiomatic-automatic-ai-content-writer |
| Allow PHP Execute | allow-php-execute |
| Animation Addons for Elementor Pro | animation-addons-for-elementor-pro |
| Auto Prune Posts | auto-prune-posts |
| bbPress | bbpress |
| Booknetic | booknetic |
| Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors | publishpress-authors |
| Code Snippets CPT | code-snippets-cpt |
| CoffeeCode – Checkout for Getnet and WooCommerce | wc-checkout-getnet |
| Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms | pirate-forms |
| Content Control – The Ultimate Content Restriction Plugin! Restrict Content, Create Conditional Blocks & More | content-control |
| Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode | cookiebot |
| CS Framework | cs-framework |
| CURCY - WooCommerce Multi Currency - Currency Switcher | woocommerce-multi-currency |
| CYAN Backup | cyan-backup |
| DesignThemes Core Features | designthemes-core-features |
| Ditty – Responsive News Tickers, Sliders, and Lists | ditty-news-ticker |
| Downloable by American Osteopathic Association | aoa-downloadable |
| ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite Built for WooCommerce | erp |
| Event Tickets with Ticket Scanner | event-tickets-with-ticket-scanner |
| Eventer - WordPress Event & Booking Manager Plugin | eventer |
| EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings, Tickets & AI | eventprime-event-calendar-management |
| Favorites | favorites |
| Flexmls® IDX Plugin | flexmls-idx |
| Form Maker by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder | form-maker |
| Gallery : FooGallery | foogallery |
| Gallery by BestWebSoft – Customizable Image and Photo Galleries for WordPress | gallery-plugin |
| Gallery Styles | gallery-styles |
| GEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO | squirrly-seo |
| GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | give |
| Greek Multi Tool – Greeklish Slugs, Permalinks & Transliteration | greek-multi-tool |
| Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns | essential-blocks |
| HD Quiz | hd-quiz |
| Hero Maps Premium | hmapsprem |
| Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin | hmenu |
| Hero Slider - WordPress Slider Plugin | hslide |
| Homey Login Register | homey-login-register |
| HT Mega Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets & Template Builder | ht-mega-for-elementor |
| I Am Gloria | gloria-assistant-by-webtronic-labs |
| Icegram Engage – Popups, Optins, CTAs & Lead Generation | icegram |
| InWave Jobs | iwjob |
| IP Based Login | ip-based-login |
| Javo Core | javo-core |
| Job Postings | job-postings |
| JSFiddle Shortcode | jsfiddle-shortcode |
| Lead Form Builder & Contact Form | lead-form-builder |
| LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes | lifterlms |
| m1.DownloadList | m1downloadlist |
| MailPoet – Newsletters, Email Marketing, and Automation | mailpoet |
| Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits | master-addons |
| Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider | master-slider |
| MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies | mb-custom-post-type |
| miniOrange Social Login and Register (Discord, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn) Pro Addon | miniorange-login-openid |
| Mobile Contact Bar | mobile-contact-bar |
| Moving Media Library | moving-media-library |
| Multiple Shipping And Billing Address For WooCommerce | different-shipping-and-billing-address-for-woocommerce |
| Notibar – Notification Bar for WordPress | notibar |
| Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder | pagelayer |
| Platform.ly for WooCommerce | platformly-for-woocommerce |
| Podlove Podcast Publisher | podlove-podcasting-plugin-for-wordpress |
| Point Maker | point-maker |
| Post Lockdown | post-lockdown |
| Post Meta Data Manager | post-meta-data-manager |
| Post SMTP – Complete Email Deliverability and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App | post-smtp |
| Print Invoice & Delivery Notes for WooCommerce | woocommerce-delivery-notes |
| Prisna GWT – Google Website Translator | google-website-translator |
| Product Input Fields for WooCommerce | product-input-fields-for-woocommerce |
| Product Labels For Woocommerce (Sale Badges) | aco-product-labels-for-woocommerce |
| Razorpay Subscription Button Elementor Plugin | razorpay-subscription-button-elementor |
| Recapture for WooCommerce | recapture-for-woocommerce |
| Recently Purchased Products For Woo | recently-purchased-products-for-woo |
| RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login | custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager |
| Registrations for the Events Calendar – Event Registration Plugin | registrations-for-the-events-calendar |
| Related Posts By PickPlugins | related-post |
| Responsive Lightbox & Gallery | responsive-lightbox |
| Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider | robo-gallery |
| School Management System for Wordpress | school-management |
| SearchIQ – The Search Solution | searchiq |
| Shortcode Cleaner Lite | shortcode-cleaner-lite |
| Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements | shortcodes-ultimate |
| Simple Banner – Easily add multiple Banners/Bars/Notifications/Announcements to the top or bottom of your website | simple-banner |
| Simple Basic Contact Form | simple-basic-contact-form |
| Simple Notification | simple-notification |
| Simply Schedule Appointments | simply-schedule-appointments |
| Slider by 10Web – Responsive Image Slider | slider-wd |
| SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by FunnelKit (Formerly WooFunnels) | slingblocks |
| Smart Maintenance Mode | smart-maintenance-mode |
| SMTP by BestWebSoft | bws-smtp |
| Social Slider Feed – Social Media Feed & Gallery Widgets | instagram-slider-widget |
| Solace Extra | solace-extra |
| Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory | staff-directory-pro |
| Structured Content (JSON-LD) #wpsc | structured-content |
| Stylish Google Sheet Reader – Embed Google Sheets as Interactive Tables with Built-in Form Submissions | stylish-google-sheet-reader |
| Stylish Price List – Price Table Builder & QR Code Restaurant Menu | stylish-price-list |
| SupportCandy – AI Customer Support Ticket System & Live Chatbot Agent | supportcandy |
| tarteaucitron.js for WordPress | tarteaucitron-wp |
| Taskbuilder – Project Management & Task Management Tool With Kanban Board | taskbuilder |
| teachPress | teachpress |
| The GDPR Framework By Data443 | gdpr-framework |
| The Plus Addons for Elementor – Addons for Elementor, Page Templates, Widgets, Mega Menu, WooCommerce | the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder |
| UiPress lite | Effortless custom dashboards, admin themes and pages | uipress-lite |
| Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin | ultimate-member |
| Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin | fwduvp |
| Ultimate WordPress Auction Plugin | ultimate-auction |
| VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS | vikbooking |
| VikRentCar Car Rental Management System | vikrentcar |
| VK Blocks | vk-blocks |
| Wallet System for WooCommerce – Digital Wallet, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), Instant Cashback, Referral program, Partial & Subscription Payments | wallet-system-for-woocommerce |
| WidgetKit for Elementor – Lightweight Elementor Addons, Widgets & Templates | widgetkit-for-elementor |
| Wishlist | wishlist |
| Wishlist for WooCommerce: Multi Wishlists Per Customer | wish-list-for-woocommerce |
| WooCommerce Recover Abandoned Cart | rac |
| WooMail - WooCommerce Email Customizer | email-customizer-for-woocommerce-with-drag-drop-builder |
| WordPress Awesome Import & Export Plugin - Import & Export WordPress Data | wp-awesome-import-export |
| WordPress WP-Advanced-Search | wp-advanced-search |
| WP Featherlight – A Simple jQuery Lightbox | wp-featherlight |
| WP Google Review Slider | wp-google-places-review-slider |
| WP Online Contract | onlinecontract |
| WP Real Estate Manager | wp-realestate-manager |
| Wp Svg Upload | wp-svg-upload |
| WP Tabs | my-wp-tabs |
| WP-Recall – Registration, Profile, Commerce & More | wp-recall |
| WPBookit | wpbookit |
| WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services | chatbot |
| WPCOM Member | wpcom-member |
| WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API | wpgetapi |
| WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration | wpgsi |
| Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor | xpro-elementor-addons |
| Years Since – Timeless Texts | years-since |
| Zigaform – Form Builder Lite | zigaform-form-builder-lite |
| ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist | dzs-zoomsounds |
WordPress Themes with Reported Vulnerabilities Last Week
| Software Name | Software Slug |
|---|---|
| Design Comuni Italia | design-comuni-wordpress-theme |
| Flex Mag - Responsive WordPress News Theme | flex-mag |
| Golo - City Travel Guide WordPress Theme | golo |
| Homey | homey |
| JNews - WordPress Newspaper Magazine Blog AMP Theme | jnews |
| Lafka - Multi Store Burger - Pizza & Food Delivery WooCommerce Theme | lafka |
| Listingo | listingo |
| Newscrunch | newscrunch |
| Sparkling | sparkling |
| VEDA - MultiPurpose WordPress Theme | veda |
| VW Storefront | vw-storefront |
| Zass - WooCommerce Theme for Handmade Artists and Artisans | zass |
Vulnerability Details
Please note that if you run the Wordfence plugin on your WordPress site, with the scanner enabled, you should’ve already been notified if your site was affected by any of these vulnerabilities. If you’d like to receive real-time notifications whenever a vulnerability is added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, check out our Slack and HTTP Webhook Integration, which is completely free to utilize.
As a reminder, Wordfence has curated an industry leading vulnerability database with all known WordPress core, theme, and plugin vulnerabilities known as Wordfence Intelligence.
This database is continuously updated, maintained, and populated by Wordfence’s highly credentialed and experienced vulnerability researchers through in-house vulnerability research, vulnerability researchers submitting directly to us through our Bug Bounty Program, and by monitoring varying sources to capture all publicly available WordPress vulnerability information and adding additional context where we can.
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