Better Comments vulnerabilities

Plugin slug better-comments · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-04-03 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.5.6 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

0 of 2 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Better Comments

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.4<= 1.5.51.5.6CVE-2024-24042024-04-03Advisory
Medium 4.4<= 1.5.51.5.6CVE-2024-24022024-04-03Advisory

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Questions

Is the Better Comments plugin safe to use?

All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.5.6 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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