PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Hostinger safe?
Simplified WordPress management. Manage site info, maintenance, security, & redirects.
What this plugin does
- Slug:
hostinger - Author: Hostinger
- 3000000+ active installs
- 70/100 rating (40 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 18411133 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2023-11-03
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Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 3.0.74
- Last updated: 2026-08-25 3:05pm GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 7.1
- Requires PHP: 8.1+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
1 known CVE on file for Hostinger. Reported between 2024 and 2024.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-6751 | Hostinger Tools [hostinger] < 1.9.8 | Missing Authorization | Medium 6.5 | < 1.9.8 | 1.9.8 | 2024-01-05 | ✓ fixed in latest |
How to fix it
Keep Hostinger updated — 3.0.74 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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