Security: Update Disqus plugin ASAP

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In case you missed it, for those using the Disqus plugin for comments; there is NOW today finally an updated version which addresses the CSRF security vulnerability which has been in their plugin for couple of months.

You should update immediately: the latest version of the Disqus plugin 2.79 includes a fix for the CSRF security issue.

Info on the exploit for those who care about InfoSec and such:
https://vexatioustendencies.com/csrf-in-disqus-wordpress-plugin-v2-77/

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Thanks Christopher for sharing this!

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