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Consensus Embed 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 Consensus Embed vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'src' Shortcode Attribute ≤1.6No patch available | CVE-2026-1823 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'src' Shortcode Attribute
≤1.6No patch available
Consensus Embed: common questions
Does Consensus Embed have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Consensus Embed: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Consensus Embed 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 Consensus Embed vulnerability?
CVE-2026-1823, published Mar 6, 2026: Consensus Embed <= 1.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'src' Shortcode Attribute. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Consensus Embed vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Consensus Embed vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.