Read and Understood vulnerabilities
Plugin slug read-and-understood · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2018-12-13 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.2 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 Read and Understood
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.5 | < 2.2 | 2.2 | CVE-2018-5668 | 2018-12-13 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | < 2.2 | 2.2 | CVE-2018-5669 | 2018-11-13 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 2.1 | 2.2 | CVE-2018-5667 | 2018-01-12 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Read and Understood plugin safe to use?
All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Read and Understood 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.