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iQ Block Country vulnerabilities
iQ Block Country has 1 known vulnerability in this database. The most recent published record is dated 23 Sep 2021.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 1
- Active installs
- 20,000+
- Latest version
- 1.2.29
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Most recent
- 23 Sep 2021
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2021-36873 | Medium 5.5 | Up to 1.2.11 | Fixed in a later version (latest 1.2.29) | 23 Sep 2021 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2021-36873, 23 Sep 2021
- Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress iQ Block Country plugin (versions <= 1.2.11). Vulnerable parameter: &blockcountry_blockmessage. CVE record
What to do if you run iQ Block Country
If you run iQ Block Country, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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