Addressing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Versions 3.1.0 and older

We are reaching out to inform you of an important update V3.1.1 that significantly enhances the security of your Essential Grid plugin.

What Happened?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in a previous version of Essential Grid. This type of vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Report: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/essential-grid/wordpress-essential-grid-plugin-3-1-0-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability

What Have We Done?

Our development team has promptly addressed this issue. We have released Version 3.1.1, which contains a patch for this vulnerability, ensuring your experience with our plugin remains secure and reliable.

Changelog: https://www.essential-grid.com/documentation/changelog/#3.1.1

What Do You Need to Do?

To maintain the security of your website, we strongly recommend that you update your Essential Grid plugin to Version 3.1.1 as soon as possible. This update is critical for protecting your site against this vulnerability.

Update Instructions:

  • Log into your WordPress dashboard.
  • Go to the ‘Plugins’ section.
  • Locate Essential Grid and select ‘update now’ for Version 3.1.1.

For a detailed walkthrough, please refer to our manual:
https://www.essential-grid.com/faq/how-to-update-essential-grid/

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or require assistance with the update process, our support team is here to help. You can reach out through our support channel https://support.essential-grid.com, and we will be happy to guide you.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We are committed to providing you with the best product and service possible, and your security is our top priority.

Addressing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Versions 3.1.0 and older

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