Display Widgets Vulnerabilities
The Display Widgets WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on June 23, 2017. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Display Widgets on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on June 23, 2017.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Display Widgets 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 Display Widgets vulnerabilities
- critical
Display Widgets < 2.7 - SEO Spam Injection (Hidden Functionality)
Affected versions: <2.7Disclosed June 23, 2017
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Display Widgets on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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Monitor continuously
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