MainWP Broken Link Checker vulnerabilities

Plugin slug mainwp-broken-links-checker-extension · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2023-01-18 · WordPress.org page

3 vulnerabilities have no fixed version yet. If you use this plugin, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.

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

Known vulnerabilities in MainWP Broken Link Checker

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Critical 9.8<= 4.0No fix yetCVE-2023-237372023-01-18Advisory
High 8.8<= 4.0No fix yetnone2023-01-18Advisory
Medium 5.4<= 4.0No fix yetnone2023-01-17Advisory

Check if a site is affected

Enter a site address to see which version of MainWP Broken Link Checker and other plugins it runs, and whether they match a known vulnerability.

Questions

Is the MainWP Broken Link Checker plugin safe to use?

3 known issue(s) have no fix yet, so check the table above before using it.

How do I check which version of MainWP Broken Link Checker 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.

Check any WordPress site in one click while you browse: Add PluginPeek to Chrome