Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress vulnerabilities
Plugin slug molongui-authorship · 7 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-10-09 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 5.3.0 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 7 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.2 | <= 5.2.12 | 5.3.0 | CVE-2026-101920 | 2026-10-09 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 4.7.7 | 4.7.8 | CVE-2024-30507 | 2024-03-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 4.7.7 | 4.7.8 | CVE-2024-29764 | 2024-03-25 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.7.4 | 4.7.5 | CVE-2023-7014 | 2024-01-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 4.7.3 | 4.7.4 | CVE-2023-50876 | 2023-12-26 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.4 | <= 4.6.19 | 4.6.20 | CVE-2023-39921 | 2023-11-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 4.6.19 | 4.6.20 | CVE-2023-39164 | 2023-07-26 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress plugin safe to use?
All 7 known issues are fixed in current versions (5.3.0 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress 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.