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IP2Location Country Blocker: known security problems

10 known security problems reported for this WordPress plugin, with the affected versions, the fix and what to do.

Updated

In short

There are 10 known security problems on this page. Each one has a fixed version. Updating to version 2.45.0 or newer covers every fixed problem listed here.

Based on public reports. Check the plugin’s changelog. Watchfox AI may be wrong.

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This week

Someone could use it to harm your site (up to and including 2.44.0)

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.44.0
Fixed in
2.45.0
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.45.0 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2026-82530
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.44.0 - IP Soofing
First reported
Sources
This week

A stranger could do things on your site they should not be allowed to

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.38.8
Fixed in
2.38.9
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.38.9 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2025-1361
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.38.8 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Information Exposure via admin_init Function
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone who already has an admin account could plant harmful code that runs for your visitors or admins

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.38.3
Fixed in
2.38.4
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.38.4 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2025-24731
Report title
Download IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.38.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone could trick a logged-in admin into changing settings without knowing (up to and including 2.34.2)

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.34.2
Fixed in
2.34.3
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.34.3 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2024-32443
Report title
Download IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.34.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
First reported
Sources
This week

A stranger could see private information they should not see

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.33.3
Fixed in
2.33.4
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.33.4 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2024-22294
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.33.3 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via Debug Log File
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone could use it to harm your site (up to and including 2.29.1)

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.29.1
Fixed in
2.29.2
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.29.2 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2023-37865
Report title
Download IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.29.1 - Bypass via IP Spoofing
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone could plant harmful code that runs for your visitors or admins

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Before 2.26.9
Fixed in
2.26.9
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.26.9 or newer.
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker < 2.26.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone could use it to harm your site (up to and including 2.26.4)

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.26.4
Fixed in
2.26.5
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.26.5 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2021-25096
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.26.4 - Ban Bypass
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone could use it to harm your site (up to and including 2.26.4) (2)

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.26.4
Fixed in
2.26.5
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.26.5 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2021-25095
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.26.4 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Country Ban
First reported
Sources
This week

Someone could trick a logged-in admin into changing settings without knowing (up to and including 2.26.5)

A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.

Affected versions
  • Up to and including 2.26.5
Fixed in
2.26.6
What to do
If your site has an affected version, update IP2Location Country Blocker to version 2.26.6 or newer.
Official ID
CVE-2021-25108
Report title
IP2Location Country Blocker <= 2.26.5 - Arbitrary Country Ban via Cross-Site Request Forgery
First reported
Sources

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