Crayon Syntax Highlighter Plugin Vulnerabilities
The Crayon Syntax Highlighter Plugin WordPress plugin has 3 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on April 20, 2015. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Crayon Syntax Highlighter Plugin on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on April 20, 2015.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Crayon Syntax Highlighter 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 Crayon Syntax Highlighter Plugin vulnerabilities
- medium
Crayon Syntax Highlighter 2.0 - 2.6.10 - Missing Authorization
Affected versions: <=2.6.10Disclosed April 20, 2015 - medium
Crayon Syntax Highlighter <= 2.6.10 - Directory Traversal
Affected versions: <2.7.0Disclosed April 14, 2015 - critical
Crayon Syntax Highlighter Plugin <= 1.13 - Remote File Inclusion
Affected versions: <=1.13Disclosed October 15, 2012
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Crayon Syntax Highlighter Plugin on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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Monitor continuously
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