Login with Cognito Vulnerabilities
The Login with Cognito WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on June 22, 2022. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Login with Cognito on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on June 22, 2022.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Login with Cognito if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 1 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerability. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known Login with Cognito vulnerabilities
- critical
Login with Cognito <= 1.4.6 - Authentication Bypass
Affected versions: <=1.4.6Disclosed June 22, 2022 - medium
Multiple miniOrange Plugins (Various Version) - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=1.4.3Disclosed August 30, 2021
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Login with Cognito on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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Monitor continuously
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