Social Proof Popups & Real-Time Notifications – Herd Effects vulnerabilities
Plugin slug mwp-herd-effect · 6 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-01-24 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 6.2.2 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 Social Proof Popups & Real-Time Notifications – Herd Effects
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.3 | <= 6.2.1 | 6.2.2 | CVE-2025-24716 | 2025-01-24 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 5.2.6 | 5.2.7 | CVE-2024-3478 | 2024-04-11 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.4 | < 5.2.3 | 5.2.3 | CVE-2023-4022 | 2023-08-21 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 5.2.3 | 5.2.4 | CVE-2023-4318 | 2023-08-21 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 5.2.1 | 5.2.2 | CVE-2023-2362 | 2023-05-22 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 5.2 | 5.2.1 | CVE-2022-29448 | 2022-05-16 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Social Proof Popups & Real-Time Notifications – Herd Effects plugin safe to use?
All 6 known issues are fixed in current versions (6.2.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Social Proof Popups & Real-Time Notifications – Herd Effects my site runs?
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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