ID: IRCNE2013011743
Date: 2013-01-26
According to "zdnet", Yesterday's release of WordPress v3.5.1, fixes 37 bugs, including three security issues.
The following security issues were addressed:
- A server-side request forgery vulnerability and remote port scanning using pingbacks. This vulnerability, which could potentially be used to expose information and compromise a site, affects all previous WordPress versions.
- Two instances of cross-site scripting via shortcodes and post content.
- A cross-site scripting vulnerability in the external library Plupload.
Vulnerable WordPress installations are a common target for cybercriminals, who regularly use them as a foundation for launching malicious attacks.
WordPress users are advised to upgrade to the latest version immediatelly.
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