Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft – WordPress Anti-Bot and Security Plugin for Login and Forms vulnerabilities
Plugin slug limit-attempts · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-03-28 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.3.0 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft – WordPress Anti-Bot and Security Plugin for Login and Forms
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.1 | <= 1.2.9 | 1.3.0 | CVE-2024-30439 | 2024-03-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.1.8 | 1.1.8 | none | 2017-04-12 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | < 1.1.1 | 1.1.1 | CVE-2015-9335 | 2015-10-09 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft – WordPress Anti-Bot and Security Plugin for Login and Forms plugin safe to use?
All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.3.0 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Limit Attempts by BestWebSoft – WordPress Anti-Bot and Security Plugin for Login and Forms 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.