Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) Vulnerabilities
The Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability. The most recent was disclosed on April 22, 2021. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on April 22, 2021.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends installing with caution
Use Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) only with care. This plugin has a history of high-severity vulnerabilities — always run the latest version and monitor it for newly disclosed issues.
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Known Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) vulnerabilities
- high
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) <= 2.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation
Affected versions: <=2.9Disclosed April 22, 2021
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