WordPress plugin
Author Showcase 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
- Medium1
- Low0
All Author Showcase vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.1 | Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.4.3No patch available | CVE-2025-23443 |
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.4.3No patch available
Author Showcase: common questions
Does Author Showcase have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Author Showcase: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Author Showcase 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 Author Showcase vulnerability?
CVE-2025-23443, published Jan 16, 2025: Author Showcase <= 1.4.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.1).
Is any Author Showcase vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Author Showcase vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.