Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) vulnerabilities

Plugin slug dark-mode · 4 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2022-12-16 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.1.3 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

0 of 4 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 4.3<= 4.1.24.1.3none2022-12-16Advisory
Medium 4.3<= 4.1.24.1.3CVE-2022-471502022-12-14Advisory
Medium 4.8< 1.71.7CVE-2018-56512018-01-12Advisory
Medium 6.4< 1.71.7CVE-2018-56522018-01-12Advisory

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Questions

Is the Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode) plugin safe to use?

All 4 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.1.3 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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