diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bfd3cca..e1cd54a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
 **Donate link:** https://www.paypal.me/BrainstormForce  
 **Tags:** bulk edit Astra meta settings, Astra meta settings, meta settings bulk edit, wordpress bulk edit plugin, page bulk edit, post bulk edit  
 **Requires at least:** 4.4  
-**Tested up to:** 6.3.1  
-**Stable tag:** 1.2.7  
+**Tested up to:** 6.3  
+**Stable tag:** 1.2.8  
 **Requires PHP:** 5.2  
 **License:** GPLv2 or later  
 **License URI:** http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ Astra Bulk Edit plugin can be used only with the Astra theme.
 
 ## Changelog ##
 
+### 1.2.8 ###
+- Improved codebase for improved security. (Props - Patchstack)
+
 ### 1.2.7 ###
 - Improvement: Compatibility with the Latest Astra Revamped Layout Options.
 
diff --git a/astra-bulk-edit.php b/astra-bulk-edit.php
index 2df05b6..40343f6 100644
--- a/astra-bulk-edit.php
+++ b/astra-bulk-edit.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name: Astra Bulk Edit
  * Plugin URI:  http://www.wpastra.com/pro/
  * Description: Easier way to edit Astra meta options in bulk.
- * Version: 1.2.7
+ * Version: 1.2.8
  * Author: Brainstorm Force
  * Author URI: https://www.brainstormforce.com
  * Domain Path: /languages
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 /**
  * Set constants.
  */
-define( 'ASTRA_BLK_VER', '1.2.7' );
+define( 'ASTRA_BLK_VER', '1.2.8' );
 define( 'ASTRA_BLK_FILE', __FILE__ );
 define( 'ASTRA_BLK_BASE', plugin_basename( ASTRA_BLK_FILE ) );
 define( 'ASTRA_BLK_DIR', plugin_dir_path( ASTRA_BLK_FILE ) );
diff --git a/classes/class-astra-blk-meta-boxes-bulk-edit.php b/classes/class-astra-blk-meta-boxes-bulk-edit.php
index 526da8f..037d260 100644
--- a/classes/class-astra-blk-meta-boxes-bulk-edit.php
+++ b/classes/class-astra-blk-meta-boxes-bulk-edit.php
@@ -260,34 +260,35 @@ public function save_post_bulk_edit() {
 				$post_meta = self::get_meta_option();
 
 				foreach ( $post_ids as $post_id ) {
+					if ( current_user_can( 'edit_post', $post_id ) ) {
+						foreach ( $post_meta as $key => $data ) {
 
-					foreach ( $post_meta as $key => $data ) {
+							// Sanitize values.
+							$sanitize_filter = ( isset( $data['sanitize'] ) ) ? $data['sanitize'] : 'FILTER_DEFAULT';
 
-						// Sanitize values.
-						$sanitize_filter = ( isset( $data['sanitize'] ) ) ? $data['sanitize'] : 'FILTER_DEFAULT';
+							switch ( $sanitize_filter ) {
 
-						switch ( $sanitize_filter ) {
+								case 'FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING':
+										$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING );
+									break;
 
-							case 'FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING':
-									$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING );
-								break;
+								case 'FILTER_SANITIZE_URL':
+										$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_SANITIZE_URL );
+									break;
 
-							case 'FILTER_SANITIZE_URL':
-									$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_SANITIZE_URL );
-								break;
+								case 'FILTER_SANITIZE_NUMBER_INT':
+										$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_SANITIZE_NUMBER_INT );
+									break;
 
-							case 'FILTER_SANITIZE_NUMBER_INT':
-									$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_SANITIZE_NUMBER_INT );
-								break;
-
-							default:
-									$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_DEFAULT );
-								break;
-						}
+								default:
+										$meta_value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, $key, FILTER_DEFAULT );
+									break;
+							}
 
-						// Store values.
-						if ( 'no-change' !== $meta_value ) {
-							update_post_meta( $post_id, $key, $meta_value );
+							// Store values.
+							if ( 'no-change' !== $meta_value ) {
+								update_post_meta( $post_id, $key, $meta_value );
+							}
 						}
 					}
 				}
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
index a1c8ece..463307d 100644
--- a/composer.json
+++ b/composer.json
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@
     "scripts": {
         "format": "phpcbf --standard=phpcs.xml.dist --report-summary --report-source",
         "lint": "phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml.dist --report-summary --report-source"
+    },
+    "config": {
+        "allow-plugins": {
+            "dealerdirect/phpcodesniffer-composer-installer": true
+        }
     }
 }
-  
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index 3b673c4..cf40e57 100644
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ Contributors: brainstormforce
 Donate link: https://www.paypal.me/BrainstormForce
 Tags: bulk edit Astra meta settings, Astra meta settings, meta settings bulk edit, wordpress bulk edit plugin, page bulk edit, post bulk edit
 Requires at least: 4.4
-Tested up to: 6.3.1
-Stable tag: 1.2.7
+Tested up to: 6.3
+Stable tag: 1.2.8
 Requires PHP: 5.2
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ Astra Bulk Edit plugin can be used only with the Astra theme.
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.2.8 =
+- Improved codebase for improved security. (Props - Patchstack)
+
 = 1.2.7 =
 - Improvement: Compatibility with the Latest Astra Revamped Layout Options.