PLUGIN SECURITY
Is SpeedyCache safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the SpeedyCache WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
speedycache - Requires PHP: 7.0+
Known vulnerabilities
- SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance [speedycache] < 1.1.3
- CVE-2023-49746 — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance [speedycache] < 1.1.3 (SSRF) · Medium
- CVE-2023-6598 — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance [speedycache] < 1.1.4 (Missing Authorization) · Medium
- CVE-2024-43299 — SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance [speedycache] < 1.1.9 (CSRF) · Medium
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
- WP Super Cache — 1000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin — 1000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance — 1000000+ active installs — max PHP <8.0
- W3 Total Cache — 900000+ active installs
- Breeze Cache — 400000+ active installs
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