Easy Google Fonts Technology Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Easy Google Fonts in digital assets. It identifies the presence of the plugin to assist in understanding your software inventory and assessing potential misconfigurations.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
13 days 17 hours
Scan only one
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The Easy Google Fonts plugin is widely used in WordPress environments for integrating Google Fonts with websites. It allows administrators and developers to leverage the extensive library of Google Fonts to enhance the visual design of their sites. This plugin is particularly popular among designers and small to medium-sized businesses that aim to maintain aesthetic consistency with minimal development effort. With a simple interface, it helps users manage typography from the WordPress Customizer without coding. Easy Google Fonts facilitates seamless font scaling and rendering on different devices, making it a top choice for responsive design projects. Regular updates and active support from the community have kept Easy Google Fonts a popular choice in the WordPress ecosystem.
Identified pertains to the detection of the use of the Easy Google Fonts plugin. Detection vulnerabilities can provide insights into which plugins or services are employed on a given website. This information can be exploited by attackers to find known vulnerabilities associated with detected plugins to launch attacks. Understanding technology stack components is critical for assessing security posture and risks. This detection indicator can help site admins ensure that no unauthorized or vulnerable versions of the plugin are in use. Vulnerabilities in plugin detection can also impact performance if log spamming occurs during scanning activities.
The technical detail primarily involves check access to the Easy Google Fonts plugin directory and specific files. The scanner employs HTTP GET requests to locate and extract identifiers related to the plugin's version from files within the WordPress installation. It makes use of regex and comparators to differentiate between plugin versions and discern if the installed version is outdated relative to the last version recorded. This method ensures that administrators receive prompt notice of outdated or potentially insecure deployments. The detection focuses on the release tags and exposed metadata located within the plugin directory.
If exploited, this detection can lead to significant security issues if attackers identify that the plugin is running on outdated or less secure versions. By knowing the software components in use, malicious actors can tailor their attacks accordingly and exploit specific vulnerabilities. The misuse of this information could lead to unauthorized data access, infection with malicious software, or service interruptions. Site defacement and reputation damage can also result if security gaps are exploited. Moreover, the detection of plugin usage can increase vector surface exposure, making it critical for organizations to handle such data cautiously.
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