Input validation vulnerability in Category Posts Widget 4.9.16

A popular plugin for WordPress, called Category Posts Widget, has a security vulnerability that allows attackers to insert harmful scripts into pages. This can only happen on multi-site installations and on installations where a certain setting has been disabled. If you have administrator-level permissions or above, you may be at risk.

Detected in:

Category Posts Widget fixed vulnerable versions: >= * <= 4.9.16
Terms and Category Based Posts Widget fixed vulnerable versions: >= * <= 4.9.12

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