WordPress plugin
Author Discussion security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium1
- Low0
All Author Discussion vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.5 | Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection ≤0.2.2No patch available | CVE-2024-49609 |
- Medium6.5Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection
≤0.2.2No patch available
Author Discussion: common questions
Does Author Discussion have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Author Discussion: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Author Discussion 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 Author Discussion vulnerability?
CVE-2024-49609, published Oct 18, 2024: Author Discussion <= 0.2.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.5).
Is any Author Discussion vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Author Discussion vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.