Helpful vulnerabilities

Plugin slug helpful · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2022-09-26 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.5.26 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

0 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Helpful

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 5.3<= 4.5.254.5.26CVE-2022-28342022-09-26Advisory
Medium 4.3<= 4.5.144.5.15none2022-08-16Advisory
Medium 5.5< 4.4.594.4.59CVE-2021-248412021-10-18Advisory

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Questions

Is the Helpful plugin safe to use?

All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.5.26 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

How do I check which version of Helpful my site runs?

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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?

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