WordPress plugin
WP Author Bio 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
- High1
- Medium1
- Low0
All WP Author Bio vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High8.8 | Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update <3.1.7Update to 3.1.7 | — |
- High8.8Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update
<3.1.7Update to 3.1.7
WP Author Bio: common questions
Does WP Author Bio have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in WP Author Bio: 1 high, 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of WP Author Bio 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 WP Author Bio vulnerability?
CVE-2022-4974, published Mar 4, 2022: Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.3).
Is any WP Author Bio vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known WP Author Bio vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.