Pods Vulnerabilities
The Pods WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on August 6, 2021. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Pods on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on August 6, 2021.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Pods 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 Pods vulnerabilities
- medium
Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields <= 2.7.28 - Authenticated (Admin+) Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=2.7.28Disclosed August 6, 2021 - critical
Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields < 2.5.1.2 - SQL Injection
Affected versions: <2.5.1.2Disclosed March 16, 2015
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Pods 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Run an external scan after every update to catch outdated or vulnerable software early.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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