JSON API User vulnerabilities

Plugin slug json-api-user · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-07-02 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.1.2 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 JSON API User

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.4<= 4.1.04.1.2CVE-2026-96262026-07-02Advisory
Critical 9.8<= 3.9.33.9.4CVE-2024-66242024-07-10Advisory

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Questions

Is the JSON API User plugin safe to use?

All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.1.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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