WordPress plugin
Simple Author Box 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.
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Simple Author Box: common questions
Does Simple Author Box have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Simple Author Box: 3 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Simple Author Box 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 Simple Author Box vulnerability?
CVE-2023-3601, published Jul 24, 2023: Simple Author Box <= 2.51 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary User Sensitive Information Exposure. Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.3).
Is any Simple Author Box vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple Author Box vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.