WordPress plugin
Back Button Widget security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 2 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium2
- Low0
All Back Button Widget vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.6.8Update to 1.7.0 | CVE-2025-48252 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ≤1.6.3Update to 1.6.4 | CVE-2023-51399 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.6.8Update to 1.7.0
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
≤1.6.3Update to 1.6.4
Back Button Widget: common questions
Does Back Button Widget have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Back Button Widget: 2 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Back Button Widget 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 Back Button Widget vulnerability?
CVE-2025-48252, published May 19, 2025: Back Button Widget <= 1.6.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Back Button Widget vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Back Button Widget vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.