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JSON API Auth security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 1 known vulnerability is fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical1
- High0
- Medium0
- Low0
All JSON API Auth vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical9.8 | Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Cached 'generate_auth_cookie' Response ≤3.1.2Update to 3.1.3 | CVE-2026-97637 |
- Critical9.8Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Cached 'generate_auth_cookie' Response
≤3.1.2Update to 3.1.3
JSON API Auth: common questions
Does JSON API Auth have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in JSON API Auth: 1 critical. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of JSON API Auth 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 JSON API Auth vulnerability?
CVE-2026-97637, published Oct 1, 2026: JSON API Auth <= 3.1.2 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Cached 'generate_auth_cookie' Response. Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8).
Is any JSON API Auth vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known JSON API Auth vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.