WP Basic Authentication · Security record
Is WP Basic Authentication safe?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for WP Basic Authentication.
Checked 2 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 1.2.1.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- May 25, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 5
- Tested up to
- WordPress 7.0.8
- Active installs
- 2K+
Known vulnerabilities
None on record for WP Basic Authentication.
Questions about WP Basic Authentication’s security
Is WP Basic Authentication safe to use?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for WP Basic Authentication. That isn’t a guarantee, so keep it updated like any plugin.
Does WP Basic Authentication have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Basic Authentication.
Is WP Basic Authentication still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
Is WP Basic Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
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