Understanding Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins
Every week, we highlight known vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins. This information helps you stay informed about potential risks and take appropriate action to protect your website. By addressing these vulnerabilities, you ensure the safety and integrity of your WordPress site and its data.
Plugin: Ultimate Appointment Booking & Scheduling
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.1.10
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.1.10, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Very Simple Quiz
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: No patched version available
Recommended Action: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability’s details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization’s risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Plugin: RSS Feed Widget
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 2.8.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 2.8.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Admin Menu
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: No patched version available
Recommended Action: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability’s details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization’s risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
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