WordPress Ad Widget Vulnerabilities
The WordPress Ad Widget WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on January 1, 2017. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View WordPress Ad Widget on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on January 1, 2017.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run WordPress Ad Widget if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 1 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerability. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known WordPress Ad Widget vulnerabilities
- critical
WordPress Ad Widget <= 2.11.0 - Local File Inclusion
Affected versions: <2.12.0Disclosed January 1, 2017
How to stay protected
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Keep WordPress Ad Widget on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
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