Is "bbPress" safe?
WordPress Plugin security and safety information.
Rating: Good (current version safe)
Recommendations
bbPress: Plugin Details
| Type: | Plugin |
| Author: | The bbPress Community |
| URL: | https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress/ |
| Latest Version: | 2.6.12 |
bbPress: Security Information
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.6.11 |
| Known since: | 2025-03-05 02:00:34 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.5.14 |
| Known since: | 2022-01-18 16:37:46 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.6.4 |
| Known since: | 2020-06-01 20:42:13 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.6.4 |
| Known since: | 2020-05-29 19:53:08 |
| Description: | A vulnerability in the Super Moderator feature allows attackers to escalate user priveleges. |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.6.4 |
| Known since: | 2020-05-29 19:49:44 |
| Description: | A vulnerability affecting the forums list table allows an attacker with the Keymaster roll to perform an XSS attack. |
| Insecure versions: | Up To All Versions |
| Known since: | 2017-12-21 14:12:47 |
| Description: | This is not patched by bbPress at this time. However, if you are using WordPress 4.8.3 or higher, this will protect you from this issue. |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.5.9 |
| Known since: | 2016-07-15 23:13:57 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.5.8 |
| Known since: | 2016-05-04 15:15:34 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.0-rc-5 |
| Known since: | 2015-11-25 04:38:16 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 2.0-rc-5 |
| Known since: | 2015-11-25 04:38:16 |
bbPress: Safety Recommendations
We have rated bbPress as Good (current version safe) which means that we have found vulnerabilities in older versions.
We recommend that you only use the latest version of bbPress.
bbPress: Staying Up-to-date
Make sure your installation of bbPress is safe with the following free Jetpack services for WordPress sites:
- Updates & Management
Turn on auto-updates for bbPress or manage in bulk. - Prevent Infiltrations
Automatic protection against brute force attacks and secure sign on.
bbPress: Keeping Safe
If you're running a business, ecommerce, news, or other critical website, Jetpack also provides additional indispensable services:
- Automated Backups
Full backup of your entire site with unlimited storage space. - Restores & Migrations
Restore or migrate your site from a backup with one click. - Security Scanning
Regular, automated scans of your site for malware, threats, and hacks. - Expert Support
Fast, priority support for any WordPress security issue.
About this information
This WordPress security information is part of our security library and is brought to you by Jetpack as part of our committment to a safer WordPress experience.
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