wordpress security
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report – Comments – wpDiscuz – Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Plugin Name: Comments – wpDiscuz Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: wpdiscuz Software Status: Active Software Author: advancedcoding Software Downloads: 2,865,421 Active Installs: 80,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2023 Patched Versions: 7.6.6 Affected Versions: <=7.6.5 Vulnerability Details: Name: wpDiscuz <= 7.6.5 – Unauthenticated SQL Injection Type: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Report: EWWW Image Optimizer – Sensitive Information Exposure
Plugin Name: EWWW Image Optimizer Key Information: Software Type: Plugin Software Slug: ewww-image-optimizer Software Status: Active Software Author: nosilver4u Software Downloads: 33,159,954 Active Installs: 1,000,000 Last Updated: September 7, 2023 Patched Versions: 7.2.1 Affected Versions: <7.2.1 Vulnerability Details: Name: EWWW Image Optimizer <= 7.2.0 – Sensitive Information Exposure Type: Information Exposure CVSS Score: 5.3 (medium)…
What are Abandoned WordPress Plugins?
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 Is the WordPress Database and How Does It Work?
Considering there are over 1.5 billion websites worldwide, it’s never been more important to have an exciting website. However, the pressure of building a site that holds a candle to the competition, while also keeping track of updates can feel overwhelming. Thankfully we have an amazing platform called WordPress that we can utilize. What we…
Common Signs Your WordPress Website May Be Compromised
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.…
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