Lightning · Security record
Is Lightning safe?
No known vulnerability affects the current version (15.42.0). 1 issue was found in earlier versions and fixed, the latest disclosed on Apr 10, 2024.
Checked 3 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 15.42.0.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Sep 9, 2026 (1 month ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 23
- Active installs
- 100K+
1 known vulnerability
- 1 medium
None affects the current version.
Every known vulnerability in Lightning
Newest first, with any that affect the current version at the top.
Fixed in 15.19.0 · CVE-2024-31386 · Apr 10, 2024 · Wordfence
Questions about Lightning’s security
Is Lightning safe to use?
No known vulnerability affects its current version. Earlier versions had issues that are now fixed, so keep Lightning updated: most attacks target sites that haven’t updated.
Does Lightning have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Lightning up to date.
Is Lightning still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago.
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