CVE-2016-1000142 Scanner

The MW Font Changer plugin is a popular WordPress plugin used for changing the font of website content. It adds a font changer option to the WordPress visual editor, allowing users to easily customize the font of their website's text. This plugin is widely used by bloggers, content creators, and web developers to create visually appealing websites with unique typography.

However, a vulnerability known as CVE-2016-1000142 has been detected in version 4.2.5 of the Parsi-font plugin, which leads to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This means that an attacker can inject malicious code into the website, which is then executed when a user visits the infected page. This can lead to the theft of sensitive information and can compromise the security of the whole WordPress site.

The consequences of this vulnerability can be severe. Attackers can manipulate the content of the website, redirect users to malicious pages, and steal user data. This can lead to irreparable damage to the website's reputation and can cost the company both time and money in remedial efforts.

Thanks to the pro features of the s4e.io platform, those who read this article can easily and quickly learn about vulnerabilities in their digital assets. By taking advantage of the platform's advanced security scanning features, website owners can identify vulnerabilities and successfully remediate them, providing maximum protection for their online properties. Don't wait until it's too late, take proactive steps to secure your website today.

REFERENCES

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93802
• http://www.vapidlabs.com/wp/wp_advisory.php?v=435
• https://wordpress.org/plugins/parsi-font