{"id":639,"date":"2023-02-08T20:10:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/blog\/?p=639"},"modified":"2023-02-08T20:10:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:10:55","slug":"february-2023-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/blog\/february-2023-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2023 Newsletter<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Critical Bugs Identified in Popular WordPress Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researcher Joshua Martinelle from Tenable Inc., a cybersecurity company located in Maryland, recently discovered three vulnerable WordPress plugins. He responsibly reported them, sending proofs of concept to WordPress on December 19, 2022. Developers of the plugins have already released security updates to address the issues, so if users are running the latest available version, the problem should be resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few weeks ago, Martinelle disclosed his findings to the public. We\u2019ve summarized each breach below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Paid Memberships Pro<\/a>‘ plugin is a membership and subscriptions management tool used in over 100,000 websites.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Easy Digital Downloads<\/a>‘ plugin is an e-commerce solution for selling digital files with over 50,000 active installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Survey Marker<\/a>‘ plugin was marked as a \u2018high-severity\u2019 flaw and is used by 3,000 websites for surveys and market research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While proof of concept exploits was released, Tenable Inc. did not share the impact these breaches could have if abused. These bugs are categorized as critical, and it is highly recommended that all websites using the above-listed plugins upgrade to the latest\/newest version ASAP. If you need help with making the necessary updates to your WordPress website, contact CPS for assistance<\/strong><\/a>. To read more details on these WordPress vulnerabilities, visit Bleepingcomputer.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website Audits & Maintenance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your website is the foundation of your company\u2019s online presence. People visit it to learn about your business, acquire contact information, and purchase products. If your website is not functioning correctly, is out of date, or is just poorly coded and\/or designed, you\u2019re likely to lose out on potential new leads and sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where we come in! Creative Programs and Systems (CPS) performs initial website audit reviews and quarterly or annual website maintenance plans. We will scan every page of your site to determine its health, ease of use, engaging calls of action, and review SEO measures and any paid ads strategies. We can also test for ADA compatibility and make necessary recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Website Maintenance Includes:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n