Input validation vulnerability in XML Sitemap & Google News 5.4.8

The plugin called “XML Sitemap & Google News” used in WordPress has a security issue in all versions up to 5.4.8. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to access and run any files on the server without proper authentication. This can lead to unauthorized access, stealing of private information, or executing malicious code. This can happen even if the files are considered safe, like images.

Detected in:

XML Sitemap & Google News fixed vulnerable versions: >= * <= 5.4.8

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