WordPress WP-Advanced-Search Vulnerabilities
The WordPress WP-Advanced-Search WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on March 5, 2020. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View WordPress WP-Advanced-Search on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on March 5, 2020.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run WordPress WP-Advanced-Search 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 WordPress WP-Advanced-Search vulnerabilities
- critical
WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.3 - Remote Code Execution
Affected versions: <3.3.4Disclosed March 5, 2020 - high
WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.3 - Unauthenticated Database Export
Affected versions: <=3.3.3Disclosed March 5, 2020
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep WordPress WP-Advanced-Search on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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Monitor continuously
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