Input validation vulnerability in Google News 2.5.1

The Google News plugin used in WordPress has a security issue that allows unauthorized individuals to manipulate its settings and insert harmful web scripts. This vulnerability affects all versions, including the latest one, 2.5.1. It occurs because a necessary security check is missing or incorrect, making it possible for attackers to trick site administrators into unknowingly taking actions that enable the attack.

Detected in:

Google News open vulnerable versions: >= * <= 2.5.1

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< to 2.2.21

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