Classic Editor and Classic Widgets vulnerabilities

Plugin slug classic-editor-and-classic-widgets · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-09-25 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.4.2 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 Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.5<= 1.4.11.4.2CVE-2024-473122024-09-25Advisory
Medium 4.3<= 1.2.51.2.6CVE-2023-274342023-03-03Advisory

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Questions

Is the Classic Editor and Classic Widgets plugin safe to use?

All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.4.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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