WordPress (Social Warfare Plugin) Data Breach

WordPress (Social Warfare Plugin) experienced a data breach that was reported on November 3, 2021. WordPress Social Warfare plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability affects Social Warfare and Social Warfare Pro.

Key Facts

Organization
WordPress (Social Warfare Plugin)
Date Reported
November 3, 2021
Incident Type
web app exploit
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high
Tags
web app exploit

Source

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Understanding web app exploit Incidents

Web application exploits target vulnerabilities in websites and APIs. Secure development practices, WAFs, and penetration testing protect against these attacks.