Jetpack Vulnerabilities
The Jetpack WordPress plugin has 5 known security vulnerabilities, including 2 critical. The most recent was disclosed on April 26, 2017. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Jetpack on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on April 26, 2017.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Jetpack if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 2 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerabilities. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known Jetpack vulnerabilities
- critical
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth < 4.2 - CSV Injection
Affected versions: <4.2Disclosed April 26, 2017 - critical
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth < 4.2 - Timing Attack
Affected versions: <4.2Disclosed April 26, 2017 - medium
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth <= 3.9.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via LaTeX markup within HTML elements
Affected versions: <=3.9.1Disclosed February 25, 2016 - high
Jetpack <= 3.7.1 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=3.7.1Disclosed October 1, 2015 - high
Jetpack <= 3.5.2 - Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=3.5.2Disclosed May 6, 2015
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Jetpack on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
Run an external scan after every update to catch outdated or vulnerable software early.
Monitor continuously
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