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Typing Effect security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium2
- Low0
All Typing Effect vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.3.7No patch available | CVE-2026-66644 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode ≤1.3.6Update to 1.3.7 | CVE-2023-40605 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.3.7No patch available
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode
≤1.3.6Update to 1.3.7
Typing Effect: common questions
Does Typing Effect have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Typing Effect: 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Typing Effect I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Typing Effect vulnerability?
CVE-2026-66644, published Aug 18, 2026: Typing Effect <= 1.3.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Typing Effect vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Typing Effect vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.