Is MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall safe?

Plugin details

• Slug: malcare-security
• Requires PHP: 7.0+
• Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4

Known vulnerabilities

• MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall [malcare-security] < 4.58

Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.

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