The Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report, covering the period from November 20 to November 26, 2023, presented a comprehensive analysis of security vulnerabilities affecting WordPress. The report highlighted a significant number of vulnerabilities, totaling 115 across 87 WordPress plugins and one theme. These figures underscore the constant need for vigilance in the WordPress community.
Wordfence Intelligence’s mission is to democratize access to critical vulnerability information, aiding in the bolstering of internet security. This initiative is particularly beneficial to the WordPress community, where individuals and organizations can leverage this data for enhanced online safety. All tools, including the user interface, vulnerability API, webhook integration, and the Wordfence CLI Vulnerability Scanner, are available free of charge, both for personal and commercial use. This approach facilitates widespread access to vital security resources.
The report detailed that among the vulnerabilities discovered, 39 remained unpatched, while 76 had been patched. The severity of these vulnerabilities varied, categorized as low (3), medium (90), high (18), and critical (4). The most common types of vulnerabilities included Cross-site Scripting, with 33 instances, and Cross-Site Request Forgery, with 26 instances. Other notable vulnerability types were Missing Authorization and SQL Injection.
For enterprises, hosting providers, and individuals, the Wordfence CLI Vulnerability Scanner offers a robust tool for conducting regular vulnerability scans across protected sites. Additionally, the Vulnerability Database API provides access to an extensive database of over 12,000 vulnerabilities. Users can also utilize the webhook integration to stay updated with the newest vulnerabilities in real-time, along with any updates made to the database. This proactive approach to security is pivotal in mitigating the risks associated with running a WordPress site in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Source: Wordfence.com
