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Blackhole for Bad Bots 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.
- Critical1
- High1
- Medium0
- Low0
All Blackhole for Bad Bots vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High7.2 | Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User-Agent HTTP Header ≤3.8Update to 3.8.1 | CVE-2026-4329 | |
| Critical9.1 | Arbitrary IP Address Blocking via IP Spoofing <3.3.2Update to 3.3.2 | CVE-2022-1165 |
- High7.2Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User-Agent HTTP Header
≤3.8Update to 3.8.1
- Critical9.1Arbitrary IP Address Blocking via IP Spoofing
<3.3.2Update to 3.3.2
Blackhole for Bad Bots: common questions
Does Blackhole for Bad Bots have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Blackhole for Bad Bots: 1 critical, 1 high. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Blackhole for Bad Bots 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 Blackhole for Bad Bots vulnerability?
CVE-2026-4329, published Mar 25, 2026: Blackhole for Bad Bots <= 3.8 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User-Agent HTTP Header. Severity: High (CVSS 7.2).
Is any Blackhole for Bad Bots vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Blackhole for Bad Bots vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.