WordPress plugin
About Author security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 2 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
2Known vulnerabilities
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium2
- Low0
All About Author vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.1 | Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.6.2Update to 1.6.3 | CVE-2025-30808 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting <1.4.0Update to 1.4.0 | — |
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.6.2Update to 1.6.3
- Medium6.4Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
<1.4.0Update to 1.4.0
About Author: common questions
Does About Author have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in About Author: 2 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of About Author I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent About Author vulnerability?
CVE-2025-30808, published Mar 27, 2025: About Author <= 1.6.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.1).
Is any About Author vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known About Author vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.