Is "iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security)" safe?
WordPress Plugin security and safety information.
Rating: Good (current version safe)
Recommendations
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security): Plugin Details
| Type: | Plugin |
| Author: | iThemes |
| URL: | https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-wp-security/ |
| Latest Version: | 7.4.0 |
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security): Security Information
| Insecure versions: | Up To 7.0.2 |
| Known since: | 2018-06-27 16:19:54 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 6.9.0 |
| Known since: | 2018-03-06 02:26:33 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 5.6.1 |
| Known since: | 2016-10-10 15:00:34 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 5.3.5 |
| Known since: | 2016-04-26 23:17:38 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 5.3.4 |
| Known since: | 2016-04-06 19:13:44 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.2.4 |
| Known since: | 2015-11-25 04:38:27 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 4.6.12 |
| Known since: | 2015-09-13 21:01:31 |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.2.4 |
| Known since: | 2014-03-18 20:05:53 |
| Description: | Better WP Security <= 3.2.4 - Cross Site Scripting |
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| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.4.3 |
| Known since: | 2014-03-18 20:05:53 |
| Description: | Better WP Security 3.4.3 - Multiple XSS |
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| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.5.3 |
| Known since: | 2014-03-18 20:05:53 |
| Description: | Better WP Security <= 3.5.3 - inc/secure.php logevent Function URL Handling Stored XSS |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.5.5 |
| Known since: | 2014-03-18 20:05:53 |
| Description: | Better WP Security 3.5.5 - inc/admin/content.php id_specialfile Parameter Stored XSS |
| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.6.3 |
| Known since: | 2014-03-18 20:05:53 |
| Description: | Better WP Security 3.6.3 - /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php license Parameter Stored XSS Weakness |
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| Insecure versions: | Up To 3.6.3 |
| Known since: | 2014-03-18 20:05:53 |
| Description: | Better WP Security 3.6.3 - /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php license Parameter Stored XSS Weakness |
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iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security): Safety Recommendations
We have rated iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) 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 iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security).
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security): Staying Up-to-date
Make sure your installation of iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) is safe with the following free Jetpack services for WordPress sites:
- Updates & Management
Turn on auto-updates for iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) or manage in bulk. - Prevent Infiltrations
Automatic protection against brute force attacks and secure sign on.
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security): 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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
