Input validation vulnerability in External Links – nofollow, noopener & new window 2.57

The External Links plugin for WordPress is not secure in versions up to, and including, 2.5.7. This means that it is possible for someone who is not an authorized user to dismiss the plugin’s notifications without permission by using a fake request. This could happen if a site administrator clicks on a link that they should not.

Detected in:

External Links – nofollow, noopener & new window fixed vulnerable versions: >= * <= 2.57

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