Login with Cognito vulnerabilities

Plugin slug login-with-cognito · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2022-12-07 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.4.9 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 Login with Cognito

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 5.5<= 1.4.81.4.9CVE-2022-42002022-12-07Advisory
Critical 9.8<= 1.4.61.4.7none2022-06-22Advisory
Medium 6.1<= 1.4.31.4.4none2021-08-30Advisory

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Questions

Is the Login with Cognito plugin safe to use?

All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.4.9 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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