PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Aurora Heatmap safe?
Beautiful like an aurora! A simple WordPress heatmap that can be completed with just a plugin.
What this plugin does
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aurora-heatmap - Author: r3098
- 10000+ active installs
- 94/100 rating (7 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 375328 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2019-09-20
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Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 1.7.1
- Last updated: 2026-09-25 2:58am GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 7.1.3
- Requires PHP: 7.0+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
1 known CVE on file for Aurora Heatmap. Reported between 2026 and 2026.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-94154 | Aurora Heatmap [aurora-heatmap] < 1.7.3 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | Medium 6.1 | < 1.7.3 | 1.7.3 | 2026-10-07 | ⚠ update needed |
How to fix it
Keep Aurora Heatmap updated — 1.7.1 is the latest version on wordpress.org, and each CVE above lists the exact release that fixed it ("Fixed in").
This is the plugin's full known vulnerability history, not a scan of any specific installation — run a free scan of your own site to check your exact installed version.
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