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Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files security & vulnerabilities

prevent-direct-access— active installsLast vulnerability Aug 12, 2026

No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version

All 3 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.

3Known vulnerabilities
  • Critical0
  • High0
  • Medium3
  • Low0
Vulnerabilities per year
2025: 2 vulnerabilities2252026: 1 vulnerability126

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Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files: common questions

Does Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files have known vulnerabilities?

Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files: 3 medium. None are known to affect version null.

How do I check which version of Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files 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 Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files vulnerability?

CVE-2026-3835, published Aug 12, 2026: Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files <= 2.8.8.8 - Unauthenticated Protected File Access. Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.3).

Is any Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?

No. None of the known Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

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