Pearl · Security record
Is Pearl safe?
No known vulnerability affects the current version (1.3.13). 6 issues were found in earlier versions and fixed, the latest disclosed on Apr 1, 2025.
Checked 3 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 1.3.13.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Aug 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 0
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.8.12 (current: 7.1)
- Active installs
- 5K+
6 known vulnerabilities
- 6 medium
None affects the current version.
Disclosed each year
- 20231
- 20242
- 20253
Every known vulnerability in Pearl
Newest first, with any that affect the current version at the top.
- medium
Missing Authorization
Fixed in 1.3.10 · CVE-2025-31881 · Apr 1, 2025 · Wordfence
Fixed in 1.3.10 · CVE-2025-31880 · Apr 1, 2025 · Wordfence
Fixed in 1.3.9 · CVE-2024-12206 · Jan 8, 2025 · Wordfence
Fixed in 1.3.8 · CVE-2024-5468 · Jun 11, 2024 · Wordfence
Fixed in 1.3.7 · CVE-2024-4000 · Apr 30, 2024 · Wordfence
Fixed in 1.3.5 · CVE-2022-38356 · Apr 19, 2023 · Wordfence
Questions about Pearl’s security
Is Pearl safe to use?
No known vulnerability affects its current version. Earlier versions had issues that are now fixed, so keep Pearl updated: most attacks target sites that haven’t updated.
Does Pearl have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 6 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Pearl up to date.
Is Pearl still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
Is Pearl compatible with the latest WordPress?
Pearl’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
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