Limit Login Attempts Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA, Firewall & Login Security vulnerabilities
Plugin slug limit-login-attempts-reloaded · 6 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-11-11 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 3.4.2 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 6 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Limit Login Attempts Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA, Firewall & Login Security
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.5 | < 3.4.2 | 3.4.2 | CVE-2026-118439 | 2026-11-11 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | < 3.3.5 | 3.3.5 | CVE-2026-18356 | 2026-08-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.25.26 | 2.25.27 | CVE-2023-6934 | 2023-12-20 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.25.25 | 2.25.26 | CVE-2023-5525 | 2023-11-06 | Advisory |
| High 7.3 | <= 2.17.3 | 2.17.4 | CVE-2020-35590 | 2020-12-14 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 2.15.2 | 2.17.4 | CVE-2020-35589 | 2020-12-14 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Limit Login Attempts Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA, Firewall & Login Security plugin safe to use?
All 6 known issues are fixed in current versions (3.4.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
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