WP REST API (WP API) vulnerabilities

Plugin slug json-rest-api · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2015-08-14 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.2.3 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

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

Known vulnerabilities in WP REST API (WP API)

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.1<= 1.2.21.2.3none2015-08-14Advisory
High 7.5< 1.2.11.2.1none2015-04-09Advisory
High 8.8<= 1.11.1.1none2014-07-10Advisory

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Is the WP REST API (WP API) plugin safe to use?

All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.2.3 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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