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: Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery
Patched Version: 3.5.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload
Patched Version: 3.5.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.5.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: W3 Total Cache
Vulnerability: File Read / Directory Traversal
Patched Version: 0.9.4
Recommended Action: Update to version 0.9.4, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Simple Social Media Share Buttons – Social Sharing for Everyone
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.2.0
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.0, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Gallery Plugin for WordPress – Envira Photo Gallery
Vulnerability: Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 1.8.3.3
Recommended Action: Update to version 1.8.3.3, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Simple Social Media Share Buttons – Social Sharing for Everyone
Vulnerability: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Patched Version: 3.2.1
Recommended Action: Update to version 3.2.1, or a newer patched version
Plugin: Contact Form 7
Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Upload via Bypass
Patched Version: 5.3.2
Recommended Action: Update to version 5.3.2, or a newer patched version
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