Author Chat Vulnerabilities
The Author Chat WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on June 26, 2019. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Author Chat on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on June 26, 2019.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Author Chat 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 Author Chat vulnerabilities
- critical
Author Chat <= 1.9.0 - SQL Injection
Affected versions: <=1.9.0Disclosed June 26, 2019
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Author Chat on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
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