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Restrict vulnerabilities
Restrict has 1 known vulnerability in this database. The most recent published record is dated 11 Dec 2024.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 1
- Active installs
- 2,000+
- Latest version
- 2.4.1
- Last updated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Most recent
- 11 Dec 2024
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive data exposure CVE-2024-11351 | Medium 5.3 | Up to 2.2.8 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2.4.1) | 11 Dec 2024 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2024-11351, 11 Dec 2024
- The Restrict - membership, site, content and user access restrictions for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 via the WordPress core search feature. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from posts that have been restricted to higher-level roles such as administrator. CVE record
What to do if you run Restrict
If you run Restrict, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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