Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin vulnerabilities
Plugin slug htaccess · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2020-02-01 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.8.2 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 2 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 8.8 | <= 1.8.1 | 1.8.2 | CVE-2020-8658 | 2020-02-01 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.7.6 | 1.7.6 | CVE-2017-18496 | 2017-04-14 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin plugin safe to use?
All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.8.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.