PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Breadcrumb safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
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breadcrumb - Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- Breadcrumb – Breadcrumb for WooCommerce and Custom Post Types [breadcrumb] < 1.5.33 [CVE-2022-4836, WordPress Breadcrumb Plugin < 1.5.33 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS), Breadcrumb <= 1.5.32 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting, Breadcrumb < 1.5.33 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode]
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
- Breadcrumb NavXT — 800000+ active installs
- Flexy Breadcrumb — 20000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Surbma | Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode — 3000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Breadcrumb Block — 3000+ active installs
- Catch Breadcrumb — 2000+ active installs
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