The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released Cyber Security Advisory No. 360, spotlighting major vulnerabilities found in several WordPress plugins. These flaws expose websites to cyber threats, including unauthorized access and malicious code execution, urging site administrators to promptly implement security updates.
Affected plugins listed in the advisory are WordPress Advance Menu Manager (version 3.1.1 and earlier), WooCommerce PDF Vouchers (versions older than 4.9.9), and WPLMS (versions earlier than 1.9.9.5.2). The risks associated with these plugins include privilege escalation and exposure to malicious code injection.
Detailed information shared by PTA identifies critical vulnerabilities:

With a high severity level assigned, the PTA has advised website administrators to immediately update the plugins using recommended patches. Regular updates of software and systems are strongly emphasized to mitigate cyber risks effectively.
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