The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization on the 'theme-plugin-file' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17. This allows authenticated attackers to add arbitrary audit log entries indicating that a theme or plugin has been edited, and is also a vector for Cross-Site Scripting via CVE-2023-0992.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wp Simple Firewall Plugin | — | Update wp-simple-firewall plugin to version 17.0.18, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | Apr 25, 2023 |
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