CVE-2023-33923

CVE-2023-33923 : Broken Access Control allowing authenticated users to activate arbitrary plugins in multiple HashThemes themes (Viral News, Viral, HashOne). Affected: Viral News up to 1.4.5; Viral up to 1.8.0; HashOne up to 1.3.0. Public records confirm a low- to moderate-severity issue (CVSS 4....

PT-2024-12450 · Hasthemes · Hashthemes Viral +2

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: HashThemes Viral News versions 1.4.5 and earlier HashThemes Viral versions 1.8.0 and earlier HashThemes HashOne versions 1.3.0 and earlier Description: The issue is related to a Missing Authorization vulnerability in HashThemes products. This...

Why the toothbrush DDoS story fooled us all

Ill be the first to admit that, like many people on the internet last week, I got caught up in the toothbrush distributed denial-of-service attack that wasnt. I had a whole section on it written up in last weeks newsletter, and then I came across Graham Cluleys blog post debunking the whole thing...

How Telegram Became a Terrifying Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War

Hamas posted gruesome images and videos that were designed to go viral. Sources argue that Telegram’s lax moderation ensured they were seen around the world...

Buzzy News Viral Lists Polls And Videos 2.5.2 Insecure Settings

====================================================================================================================================== | Title : Buzzy - News Viral Lists Polls and Videos V 2.5.2 Insecure Settings Vulnerability | | Author : indoushka | | Tested on : windows 10 Français V.Pro /...

Buzzy News Viral Lists Polls And Videos 2.5.1 Insecure Settings

====================================================================================================================================== | Title : Buzzy - News Viral Lists Polls and Videos V 2.5.1 Insecure Settings Vulnerability | | Author : indoushka | | Tested on : windows 10 Français V.Pro /...

WordPress Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker, social chat, open graph, reactions, share & view counters Plugin <= 1.8.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Software Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker, social chat, open graph, reactions, share & view counters Type Plugin Vulnerable versions = 1.8.2 Fixed in N/A OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection Classification Cross Site Scripting XSS CVE CVE-2023-33999 Patch priority Medium CVSS severit...

WordPress Viral Theme <= 1.8.0 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control

Software Viral Type Theme Vulnerable versions = 1.8.0 Fixed in 1.8.1 OWASP Top 10 A5: Broken Access Control Classification Broken Access Control CVE CVE-2023-33923 Patch priority Low CVSS severity Low 4.3 Developer Claim ownership PSID aa99c7c8ddb8 Credits Dave Jong Patchstack Required privilege...

WordPress Viral News Theme <= 1.4.5 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control

Software Viral News Type Theme Vulnerable versions = 1.4.5 Fixed in 1.4.6 OWASP Top 10 A5: Broken Access Control Classification Broken Access Control CVE CVE-2023-33923 Patch priority Low CVSS severity Low 4.3 Developer Claim ownership PSID 9e1913077f52 Credits Dave Jong Patchstack Required...

Friday Squid Blogging: “Mediterranean Beef Squid” Hoax

The viral video of the "Mediterranean beef squid"is a hoax. Its not even a deep fake; its a plastic toy. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here...

WordPress Viral Mag Theme <= 1.0.9 is vulnerable to Broken Authentication

Software Viral Mag Type Theme Vulnerable versions = 1.0.9 Fixed in 1.1.0 OWASP Top 10 A2: Broken Authentication Classification Broken Authentication CVE CVE-2023-28990 Patch priority Medium CVSS severity Medium 4.3 Developer Claim ownership PSID b28f73fc2c08 Credits Dave Jong Patchstack Required...

Don't share the WhatsApp 'Martinelli' phone hacking alert: It's a hoax

Everyone loves a good campfire story prone to exaggeration. However, when told online its not quite got the same effect. Long ago, sites like Myspace would play host to very certain types of messages. "Dont open this post from Johnny Cyberhack, or your account will be stolen and your C drive will...

WordPress Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker, social chat, open graph, reactions, share & view counters plugin <= 1.7.0 - Sensitive Information Disclosure vulnerability

Sensitive Information Disclosure vulnerability discovered in WordPress Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker, social chat, open graph, reactions, share & view counters plugin versions = 1.7.0. Solution Update the WordPress Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker,...

WordPress Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker, social chat, open graph, reactions, share & view counters plugin <= 1.7.0 - Toggle The Debug Mode via Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Toggle The Debug Mode via Cross-Site Request Forgery CSRF vulnerability discovered in WordPress Go Viral – social share, social sharebar, social locker, social chat, open graph, reactions, share & view counters plugin versions = 1.7.0. Solution Update the WordPress Go Viral – social share, social...

Stolen TikTok Videos, Bent on Fraud, Invade YouTube Shorts

Scammers are taking full advantage of the launch of Google’s new TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts, which has turned out to be an awesome tool for feeding billions of engaged viewers stolen content. That content is being used to run rackets like promoting adult dating websites, hustling diet pill...

What You Should Know About Voilà, the Latest Viral Selfie App

Before you use it to cartoonify your face, consider the risks to your data...

COVID-19 Risks of Flying

I fly a lot. Over the past five years, my average speed has been 32 miles an hour. That all changed mid-March. It's been 105 days since I've been on an airplane -- longer than any other time in my adult life -- and I have no future flights scheduled. This is all a prelude to saying that I have be...

Latest Apple Text-Bomb Crashes iPhones via Message Notifications

Apple devices are vulnerable to a “text bomb” attack where simply looking at messages or posts containing characters in the Sindhi language can crash devices. Sindhi is an official language used in Pakistan. The bug affects iPhone, iPad, Macs and Apple Watches, and arises from macOS and iOS faili...

A week in security (December 9 – 15)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we cautioned readers against purchasing potentially privacy-invasive, cyber-insecure smart doorbells, warned about a new credit card skimmer vulnerability embedded within hundreds of fraudulent web sites selling supposedly name-brand shoes, and looked at the newest...

Chinese Face-Swapping App ZAO Sparks Privacy Concerns After Going Crazily Viral

What could be more exciting than seeing yourself starring alongside your favorite actor in a movie, music video, or TV program? Yes, that's possible—well, kind of, by using a new AI-based deepfake app that has gone viral in China over this weekend, climbing to the top of the free apps list in the...