WordPress Releases Security Update

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WordPress Releases Security Update [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2015/08/04/WordPress-Releases-Security-Update ] 08/04/2015 12:16 PM EDT 
Original release date: August 04, 2015

WordPress 4.2.3 and prior versions contain critical cross-site scripting and potential SQL injection vulnerabilities. 
Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected website.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the WordPress Security and Maintenance Release [ 
https://wordpress.org/news/2015/08/wordpress-4-2-4-security-and-maintenance-release/ ] and upgrade to WordPress 4.2.4.

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