jQuery HTML5 File Upload Vulnerabilities
The jQuery HTML5 File Upload WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on August 7, 2017. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View jQuery HTML5 File Upload on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on August 7, 2017.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run jQuery HTML5 File 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 jQuery HTML5 File Upload vulnerabilities
- critical
jQuery HTML5 File Upload <= 3.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Affected versions: <=3.0Disclosed August 7, 2017 - medium
jQuery HTML5 File Upload <= 3.0 - Unauthenticated Settings Update
Affected versions: <=3.0Disclosed August 7, 2017
How to stay protected
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Keep jQuery HTML5 File Upload on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
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