WordPress Share Buttons Plugin Vulnerabilities
The WordPress Share Buttons Plugin WordPress plugin has 3 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on August 11, 2015. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View WordPress Share Buttons Plugin on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on August 11, 2015.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run WordPress Share Buttons Plugin 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 Share Buttons Plugin vulnerabilities
- medium
AddThis <= 5.0.12 - Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <5.0.13Disclosed August 11, 2015 - medium
AddThis <= 5.0.2 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <5.0.3Disclosed June 10, 2015 - critical
WordPress Share Buttons Plugin – AddThis < 2.2.0 - Code Injection
Affected versions: <2.2.0Disclosed June 21, 2011
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep WordPress Share Buttons Plugin on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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