WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wp-cerber · 9 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-08-30 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 9.5 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
4 of 9 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.3 | <= 9.4 | 9.5 | CVE-2022-4100 | 2024-08-30 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 9.1 | 9.2 | CVE-2022-4712 | 2023-04-19 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 9.3.2 | 9.3.3 | CVE-2022-4417 | 2022-12-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 9.0 | 9.1 | CVE-2022-2939 | 2022-09-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 9.0 | 9.1 | none | 2022-08-22 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 8.9.5.2 | 8.9.6 | CVE-2022-0429 | 2022-02-14 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | < 8.9.3 | 8.9.3 | CVE-2021-37597 | 2021-08-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | < 8.9.3 | 8.9.3 | CVE-2021-37598 | 2021-08-16 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | < 2.7 | 2.7 | CVE-2016-10990 | 2016-04-01 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan plugin safe to use?
All 9 known issues are fixed in current versions (9.5 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan 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.