Black Studio TinyMCE Widget Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Black Studio TinyMCE Widget in digital assets. It is valuable for identifying the presence of this widget to ensure proper management and maintenance.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
23 days
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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The Black Studio TinyMCE Widget is used widely in WordPress websites to allow users to add rich text widgets to their site with the ability to edit content directly from the WordPress administration panel. It is commonly used by web developers and site administrators who need to manage text content dynamically within the widgets. This widget enhances the usability of WordPress for content management by providing a user-friendly interface for editing widgets. Organizations leveraging WordPress as a CMS can implement this widget to facilitate easy content editing experiences. By using this widget, website managers can streamline content updates without diving deeply into code. Its integration into WordPress sites is valued for both ease of use and functional enhancement of content displays.
The vulnerability being detected is the presence of the Black Studio TinyMCE Widget on a WordPress site. This detection is critical for ensuring that the sites employing this plugin are aware of its usage so that they can keep it updated and secure. Detection of such widgets contributes to maintaining the integrity and security of WordPress installations by identifying all potential software in use. Often, such plugins may become outdated and pose security risks if not properly managed and updated. This scanner aims to facilitate proactive management by identifying the usage and version of the widget, providing opportunities for necessary updates or deactivation of redundant plugins. Understanding which plugins are active helps streamline site security assessments.
In terms of technical vulnerability details, this scanner checks the presence of the Black Studio TinyMCE Widget plugin on WordPress sites by accessing its readme.txt file through typical URL paths. It identifies the version of the plugin installed using regular expression patterns to extract version information from the plugin’s files. The scanner is designed to compare current plugin versions with known last stable versions to identify outdated installations. This information allows administrators to assess the necessity of updates or evaluate the risks associated with older versions in use. As a technology detection tool, it relies on identifying strings within the plugin's metadata to achieve this detection.
When this vulnerability is exploited, it can lead to potential security risks due to outdated software being active on a site. Malicious actors could potentially exploit known vulnerabilities in older versions of plugins, leading to unauthorized access or compromised site functionality. Additionally, unmaintained plugins can serve as vectors for malware injection or data breaches. This emphasizes the need for consistent checks and updates to the detection of software components. The outcome of such exploitation may include data loss, defacement, or financial damage due to a compromised site environment. Regular detection and updating minimize these risks.
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