WordPress plugin
WP HTML 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
- High0
- Medium1
- Low0
All WP HTML Author Bio vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium5.4 | Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.2.0No patch available | CVE-2021-24545 |
- Medium5.4Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.2.0No patch available
WP HTML Author Bio: common questions
Does WP HTML Author Bio have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in WP HTML Author Bio: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of WP HTML 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 HTML Author Bio vulnerability?
CVE-2021-24545, published Sep 21, 2021: WP HTML Author Bio <= 1.2.0 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.4).
Is any WP HTML Author Bio vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known WP HTML Author Bio vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.