WordPress Maintenance

SiteSEO – SEO Simplified Vulnerability – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Plugin Settings Update – CVE-2025-12367 | WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report

By Your WP Guy / Oct 31, 2025

Plugin Name: SiteSEO – SEO Simplified Key Information: Software Type: PluginSoftware Slug: siteseoSoftware Status: ActiveSoftware Author: softaculousSoftware Downloads: 976,564Active Installs: 400,000Last Updated: November 1, 2025Patched Versions: 1.3.2Affected Versions: ≤ 1.3.1 Vulnerability Details: Name: SiteSEO – SEO Simplified ≤ 1.3.1 – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Plugin Settings UpdateType: Missing AuthorizationCVE: CVE-2025-12367CVSS Score: 4.3 (Medium)Publicly Published:…

Qi Blocks Vulnerability – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Plugin Settings Update – CVE-2025-12180 | WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report

By Your WP Guy / Oct 31, 2025

Plugin Name: Qi Blocks Key Information: Software Type: PluginSoftware Slug: qi-blocksSoftware Status: ActiveSoftware Author: qodeinteractiveSoftware Downloads: 648,392Active Installs: 60,000Last Updated: October 2025Patched Versions: 1.4.4Affected Versions: ≤ 1.4.3 Vulnerability Details Name: Qi Blocks ≤ 1.4.3Type: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NCVE: CVE-2025-12180CVSS Score: 4.3Publicly Published: October 31, 2025Researcher: Adrian LukitaDescription:The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in…

Elementor Addon Elements Vulnerability – Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting – CVE-2024-0834 |WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report

By Your WP Guy / Feb 5, 2024

Plugin Name: Elementor Addon Elements Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder Software Status: Active Software Author: webtechstreet Software Downloads: 2,364,972 Active Installs: 100,000 Last Updated: February 8, 2024 Patched Versions: 1.12.12 Affected Versions: 1.12.11 – 1.12.11 Vulnerability Details: Name: Elementor Addon Elements <= 1.12.11 Title: Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Type: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N CVE:…

Avoiding DIY Pitfalls: Why Professional Support Matters

By Your WP Guy / Nov 28, 2023

Managing a business is already a challenge. Now throw in managing a website without expertise. Juggling too much at once is sure to lead to some dropped balls. And when your head is in a thousand places at once, even minor issues can quickly escalate into major headaches and lost revenue. Consider This A small…

Common Signs Your WordPress Website May Be Compromised

By Your WP Guy / Oct 3, 2023

You’ve invested time, money, and energy into building your business’s website on WordPress. It’s become a vital online presence and valuable asset for your company. But lurking in the shadows are potential security threats that can wreak havoc on your site. WordPress powers over 40% of all websites, making it an enticing target for hackers.…

What are Abandoned WordPress Plugins?

By Your WP Guy / Aug 22, 2023

Imagine you own a small online business. You built your website on WordPress and installed a few plugins to add useful features like contact forms, social sharing buttons, and SEO optimization. These plugins worked great initially. But over time some of them have stopped receiving updates. The developers seem to have abandoned these plugins altogether.…

What Are the Risks of Not Performing WordPress Maintenance?

By Your WP Guy / Jul 18, 2023

Running a business? It’s a bit like a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole, isn’t it? Always something popping up that needs your attention. And if you’re operating a WordPress site, you’ve got one more mole to keep an eye on. But here’s the thing: WordPress, while fantastic, is the most popular CMS on the Internet, and…

What Are the Benefits of WordPress Maintenance?

By Your WP Guy / Jul 11, 2023

You’ve made the choice to build your website through WordPress. *Hold for applause.* You’ve made an excellent choice! As the world’s most popular content management system, WordPress is known for its flexibility, user-friendly interface, and extensive customization options. Seems like you did your research! But now what? Well, a WordPress website is a living being.…

A Guide to WordPress Maintenance: Timelines, Tasks, and Triumphs for Your Business

By Your WP Guy / Jun 20, 2023

If you’re using WordPress to showcase your business, you’re already on the right track. This powerful platform is a great tool that, when properly maintained, can help your business thrive online. But, like a Harley, a piano, or even yourself, it needs regular tune-ups to keep running at peak performance. But how often should you…

What Are the Differences Between Manual and Automated WordPress Maintenance?

By Your WP Guy / Jun 6, 2023

Today, we’ll be diving headfirst into the age-old (okay, maybe not that old) debate of manual versus automated WordPress maintenance. So grab your trusty keyboard, don your favorite blue-light glasses, and put your business hat on! Manual Maintenance – Taking Control In one corner, we have manual WordPress maintenance. This approach involves actively managing backups…