PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Allow Html In Category Descriptions safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Allow Html In Category Descriptions WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
allow-html-in-category-descriptions - Requires PHP: 7.0+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- Allow HTML in Category Descriptions [allow-html-in-category-descriptions] <= 1.2.4 (unfixed)
Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.
Safer / more established alternatives
- List category posts — 80000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Media Library Assistant — 70000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms — 50000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Category Posts Widget — 40000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Media Library Categories — 20000+ active installs
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