Front End Upload Vulnerabilities
The Front End Upload WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on February 6, 2012. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Front End Upload on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on February 6, 2012.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Front End Upload 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 Front End Upload vulnerabilities
- critical
Front End Upload < 0.5.4 - Arbitrary File Upload
Affected versions: <=0.5.3Disclosed February 6, 2012
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Front End Upload on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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