WordPress Core Vulnerabilities
The WordPress Core WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities. The most recent was disclosed on April 9, 2024. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View WordPress Core on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on April 9, 2024.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends keeping it updated
WordPress Core's known issues are medium severity and are generally fixed in newer releases. Keep this plugin fully up to date and scan your site regularly.
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Known WordPress Core vulnerabilities
- medium
Gutenberg 12.9.0 - 18.0.0 - Unauthenticated & Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Avatar Block
Affected versions: <=18.0.0Disclosed April 9, 2024 - medium
WordPress Core < 5.9.2 & Gutenberg < 12.7.2 - Prototype Pollution via Block Editor
Affected versions: <12.7.2Disclosed March 11, 2022
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep WordPress Core on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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