Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wordfence · 12 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2022-09-06 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 7.6.1 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
5 of 12 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.4 | <= 7.6.0 | 7.6.1 | CVE-2022-3144 | 2022-09-06 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.7 | < 7.1.14 | 7.1.14 | none | 2018-10-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | 6.1.1 to 6.1.6 | 6.1.7 | none | 2016-05-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 5.1.5 | 5.1.5 | CVE-2014-4932 | 2014-12-08 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 5.2.3 | 5.2.4 | none | 2014-09-27 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | < 5.2.4 | 5.2.4 | none | 2014-09-14 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 5.2.3 | 5.2.4 | none | 2014-09-14 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | < 5.2.3 | 5.2.3 | none | 2014-09-08 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 3.8.1 | 3.8.3 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 5.1.3 | 5.1.4 | CVE-2014-4664 | 2014-07-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 3.3.6 | 3.3.7 | none | 2012-10-19 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 3.3.7 | 3.3.7 | none | 2012-10-19 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security plugin safe to use?
All 12 known issues are fixed in current versions (7.6.1 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 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.