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Security: Fixed Stored XSS vulnerability by sanitizing query parameter keys, escaping admin output, improving query handling, and adding a log size limit.<\/p>","1.2.9":"

Security Fix: Added depth-limited input sanitization and stricter nonce & super-admin checks for bulk whitelist\/blacklist updates.<\/p>","1.2.8":"

Security Fix: Escaped $_SERVER[&#039;REQUEST_URI&#039;]<\/code> output to prevent Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin logs tab.<\/p>","1.2.7":"

Enhanced security for capability audit with proper nonce validation and admin-only access.<\/p>","1.2.6":"

Added user session tracking, logout history, and capability audit with proper prefixing (ig_<\/code>) and textdomain usage.<\/p>","1.2.4":"

Updated version for WordPress.<\/p>","1.2.3":"

Updated version for pioneer.<\/p>","1.2.2":"

Updated version for vulnerable to Broken Access Control.<\/p>","1.2.1":"

Updated version for WordPress.<\/p>","1.2.0":"

Bootstrap, FontAwesome and timestamp based log added.<\/p>","1.1.9":"

Updating jQuery functions.<\/p>","1.1.8":"

Updating FAQs.<\/p>","1.1.7":"

Languages added.<\/p>","1.1.6":"

Dashboard refined with customers results.<\/p>","1.1.5":"

Dashboard introduced for registered users activity regarding orders and logins from different locations.<\/p>","1.1.4":"

Sanitized input and fixed direct file access issues.<\/p>","1.1.3":"

Updating a few Illegal string offset conditions.<\/p>","1.1.2":"

Updating a few Illegal string offset conditions.<\/p>","1.1.0":"

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Author:<\/strong> Fahad Mahmood<\/a>
\nProject URI:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.androidbubbles.com\/extends\/wordpress\/plugins\/injection-guard<\/a>
\nLicense:<\/strong> GPL v3<\/p>\n\n

Injection Guard is a WordPress plugin designed to block malicious query string attacks and suspicious URL parameters. It logs all incoming attempts, blocks harmful parameters, and adds extra security intelligence to your WordPress admin\u2014like user session tracking and capability audit.<\/p>\n\n

The plugin uses the ig_<\/code> prefix for database keys and functions, follows WordPress coding standards, and supports multiple languages. It's compatible with pretty permalinks and helps in securing your site from automated bots and manual attacks.<\/p>\n\n

Method A (Admin Panel)<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  1. Login to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin<\/li>\n
  2. Upload the ZIP file and activate the plugin<\/li>\n
  3. Go to Settings > IG Settings and click \"Save Settings\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Method B (Manual Upload)<\/h3>\n\n
      \n
    1. Download and unzip the plugin package<\/li>\n
    2. Upload the folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/injection-guard\/<\/code><\/li>\n
    3. Activate the plugin from the WordPress Dashboard<\/li>\n
    4. Visit Settings > IG Settings to configure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Features<\/h3>\n\n