Import XML and RSS Feeds vulnerabilities

Plugin slug import-xml-feed · 4 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-04-05 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.1.6 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

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

Known vulnerabilities in Import XML and RSS Feeds

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Critical 9.1<= 2.1.52.1.6CVE-2024-312922024-04-05Advisory
Critical 9.8<= 2.1.42.1.5CVE-2023-45212023-08-28Advisory
High 7.2<= 2.1.32.1.4CVE-2023-43002023-08-28Advisory
Critical 9.1< 2.0.32.0.3CVE-2020-241482021-04-13Advisory

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Questions

Is the Import XML and RSS Feeds plugin safe to use?

All 4 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.1.6 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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