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If your website was developed using one of the popular CMS like WordPress or others, there are various security plugins for them, which provide permanent protection from malware. But what to do if your site is unprotected and you suspect that it has been infected? Let’s find out together. 6 signs that your website
When it comes to understanding the activity and location of an IP address, there are various tools available that provide valuable information. CleanTalk IP Tools allows users to gather details about an IP address, including its geographical location, DNS name, provider, and spam activity. How IP address info works By entering an IP address into
Fraud attacks have become increasingly prevalent, posing a serious threat to businesses and individuals alike. These attacks involve the use of deceptive tactics to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or financial resources. Fraudsters often utilize various means such as phishing, identity theft, and credit card fraud to carry out their malicious activities. The consequences
While monitoring exposed password databases we found a leaked database that contained 178 compromised credentials of CleanTalk users among other data. These emails/passwords were compromised some time ago and after that were used to create a CleanTalk account by their owners. As soon as we found this potential vulnerability – we immediately reset passwords for
While evaluating the plugin, we uncovered a vulnerability that permits the execution of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) on behalf of a contributor. This vulnerability is exploited by inserting a shortcode into a newly created post, potentially resulting in an account takeover. Main info: CVE CVE-2023-4795 Plugin Testimonial Slider Shortcode Critical High Publicly Published September 25,
During testing, a vulnerability was found that allows, through changing the settings, to implement Stored XSS on all pages where there is a mention of the plugin. This vulnerability is available on behalf of the administrator and allows you to leave javascript “backdoor” when capturing an administrative account, which will allow account takeover. Unfiltered_html capability
While examining the plugin during the testing phase, we uncovered a vulnerability that enables the execution of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, accomplished by incorporating a shortcode into a new post. This vulnerability has the potential to lead to the compromise of user accounts, particularly those of contributors. Main info: CVE CVE-2023-4646 Plugin Simple Posts
During the plugin’s testing phase, a vulnerability was identified that enables the execution of Stored XSS by an attacker who embeds a shortcode in a new post, potentially leading to an account takeover. Main info: CVE CVE-2023-4798 Plugin User Avatar – Reloaded Critical High Publicly Published September 25, 2023 Last Updated September 25, 2023 Researcher
During testing, a critical vulnerability was discovered in the plugin, namely a vulnerability in the Directory Listings system, which allows an unauthorized user to view and download private files of other users. This vulnerability poses a serious security threat because it allows an attacker to gain access to confidential data and files of other users
In the process of testing the plugin, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the contributor by embedding the shortcode in a new post, which entails account takeover Main info: CVE CVE-2023-4289 Plugin WP Matterport Shortcode Critical High Publicly Published September 25, 2023 Last Updated September 25, 2023