PPWP – Password Protect Pages vulnerabilities
Plugin slug password-protect-page · 12 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-10-30 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.9.27 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
2 of 12 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in PPWP – Password Protect Pages
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.2 | <= 1.9.26 | 1.9.27 | CVE-2026-116520 | 2026-10-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 1.9.21 | 1.9.22 | CVE-2025-9878 | 2026-08-24 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | <= 1.9.18 | 1.9.19 | CVE-2026-0551 | 2026-08-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.9.15 | 1.9.16 | CVE-2025-11729 | 2026-08-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.9.20 | 1.9.21 | CVE-2025-10005 | 2026-08-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 1.9.21 | 1.9.22 | CVE-2026-3639 | 2026-08-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.9.19 | 1.9.20 | CVE-2026-57634 | 2026-06-26 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.9.15 | 1.9.16 | CVE-2026-32562 | 2026-03-23 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.9.10 | 1.9.11 | CVE-2025-5998 | 2025-08-25 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.9.5 | 1.9.6 | CVE-2024-11280 | 2024-12-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.8.9 | 1.9.0 | CVE-2024-0620 | 2024-02-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 1.8.5 | 1.8.6 | CVE-2022-4626 | 2023-01-10 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the PPWP – Password Protect Pages plugin safe to use?
All 12 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.9.27 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of PPWP – Password Protect Pages 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.