Security vulnerabilities

Attached to Project: Security vulnerabilities
Opened by sanju_ghodake - 27.04.2025
Last edited by cbay - 28.04.2025

Title:
Website uses an outdated version of jQuery detected via Wappalyzer

Environment:

Device: PC / Laptop

Browser: Chrome (latest version)

Tools Used: Wappalyzer Extension

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open [https://www.alwaysdata.com] in Chrome.

2. Open Wappalyzer extension while on the website.

3. Observe the version of jQuery listed.

Expected Result:
Website should use the latest stable version of jQuery to ensure security, performance, and compatibility.

Actual Result:
Wappalyzer reports that the website is using an outdated version of jQuery (e.g., jQuery 1.12.4 — released in 2016).

Impact:

Potential security vulnerabilities due to known exploits in older jQuery versions.

Compatibility issues with newer browsers or plugins.

Possible performance limitations.

Evidence:
(Screenshot from Wappalyzer showing the outdated jQuery version)

Recommendations:

Update jQuery to the latest stable release (currently [insert version number, e.g., 3.7.1]).

Test the website thoroughly after upgrading to ensure no functionality breaks