Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wp-limit-failed-login-attempts · 5 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-12-05 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 5.6 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
4 of 5 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.5 | <= 5.5 | 5.6 | CVE-2024-54234 | 2024-12-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 5.3 | 5.4 | CVE-2022-4534 | 2024-10-07 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | <= 4.9.1 | 5.1 | CVE-2022-0787 | 2022-03-02 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | <= 2.9 | 3.1 | none | 2021-04-22 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | < 2.9 | 2.9 | CVE-2021-24194 | 2021-04-22 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) plugin safe to use?
All 5 known issues are fixed in current versions (5.6 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) 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.