Search Autocomplete Vulnerabilities
The Search Autocomplete WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on September 1, 2011. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Search Autocomplete on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on September 1, 2011.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Search Autocomplete 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 Search Autocomplete vulnerabilities
- critical
Search Autocomplete < 1.0.9 - SQL Injection
Affected versions: <1.0.9Disclosed September 1, 2011
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Search Autocomplete on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
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