WP Post Author Vulnerabilities
The WP Post Author WordPress plugin has 1 known security vulnerability, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on June 28, 2023. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View WP Post Author on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on June 28, 2023.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run WP Post Author 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 WP Post Author vulnerabilities
- critical
WP Post Author <= 3.2.3 - Privilege Escalation
Affected versions: <=3.2.3Disclosed June 28, 2023
How to stay protected
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Keep WP Post Author on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
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