Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection vulnerabilities
Plugin slug better-wp-security · 19 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-06-20 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 9.3.2 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
7 of 19 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.3 | <= 9.3.1 | 9.3.2 | CVE-2022-44593 | 2024-06-20 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 9.0.0 | 9.0.1 | none | 2023-10-31 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.7 | <= 8.1.4 | 8.1.5 | CVE-2023-28786 | 2023-03-27 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | < 7.9.1 | 7.9.1 | none | 2021-04-22 | Advisory |
| High 7.5 | <= 7.6.1 | 7.7.0 | CVE-2020-36176 | 2021-01-06 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | < 7.0.3 | 7.0.3 | CVE-2018-12636 | 2018-06-25 | Advisory |
| High 7.5 | <= 6.9.0 | 6.9.1 | CVE-2018-7433 | 2018-03-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | < 5.6.2 | 5.6.2 | none | 2016-10-06 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 5.6.1 | 5.6.2 | none | 2016-09-27 | Advisory |
| High 7.4 | < 5.3.6 | 5.3.6 | none | 2016-04-25 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | < 5.3.1 | 5.3.1 | none | 2016-04-21 | Advisory |
| Low 3.3 | < 5.3.5 | 5.3.5 | none | 2016-04-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | < 4.6.13 | 4.6.13 | none | 2015-04-14 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 3.5.3 | 3.5.4 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
| High 8.3 | < 3.6.4 | 3.6.4 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 3.6.3 | 3.6.4 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | < 3.4.4 | 3.4.4 | none | 2012-08-20 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | < 3.2.5 | 3.2.5 | CVE-2012-4263 | 2012-05-11 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 3.2.4 | 3.2.5 | CVE-2012-4264 | 2012-05-11 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection plugin safe to use?
All 19 known issues are fixed in current versions (9.3.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
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