Category Archives: Security
Plugin Security Scan and Fixes
Yesterday we learned of a potential security issue related to a few popular WordPress plugins. As a precautionary measure, we have scanned all VaultPress customer sites to check for the affected plugins. We were able to remotely edit and secure … Continue reading
Making the WordPress Universe Safer
Danny Dagan’s post today about an unexpected benefit of VaultPress struck a chord with us. One of the positive side effects of the work we do to scan our customers’ WordPress installations for vulnerabilities is making a number of plugins … Continue reading
Rest Soundly, 3.0.4 Hotfix Deployed
‘Twas two nights before New Year’s Eve, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. That rustling sound you kept hearing was actually the VaultPress Safekeepers, busily protecting all the WordPress sites under our … Continue reading
New Hotfix Released for Security Issue
We’ve issued a new hotfix via the VaultPress plugin that closes a recently identified security issue in WordPress. WordPress 3.0.3, released yesterday, fixes issues in the remote publishing interface, which under certain circumstances allowed Author- and Contributor-level users to improperly … Continue reading
Hotfix Released for Security Issue
We’ve just updated the VaultPress plugin with a hotfix that closes a recently identified security issue in WordPress. The security issue, which has been corrected in the WordPress 3.0.2 release, could have enabled a malicious Author-level user to gain further … Continue reading
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