Urvanov Syntax Highlighter · Security record
Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter safe?
No known vulnerability affects the current version (2.9.2). 1 issue was found in earlier versions and fixed, the latest disclosed on Oct 6, 2023.
Checked 5 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 2.9.2.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Sep 12, 2026 (1 month ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 3
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.9.11 (current: 7.1)
- Support resolved
- 0 of 1 threads in two months
- Active installs
- 3K+
1 known vulnerability
- 1 medium
None affects the current version.
Every known vulnerability in Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Newest first, with any that affect the current version at the top.
Fixed in 2.8.34 · CVE-2023-45106 · Oct 6, 2023 · Wordfence
Questions about Urvanov Syntax Highlighter’s security
Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter safe to use?
No known vulnerability affects its current version. Earlier versions had issues that are now fixed, so keep Urvanov Syntax Highlighter updated: most attacks target sites that haven’t updated.
Does Urvanov Syntax Highlighter have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Urvanov Syntax Highlighter up to date.
Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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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