About Author Vulnerabilities
The About Author WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability. The most recent was disclosed on October 25, 2019. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View About Author on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on October 25, 2019.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends keeping it updated
About Author's known issues are medium severity and are generally fixed in newer releases. Keep this plugin fully up to date and scan your site regularly.
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Known About Author vulnerabilities
- medium
About Author <= 1.3.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <1.4.0Disclosed October 25, 2019
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep About Author on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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Monitor continuously
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