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Google News 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 Google News vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.1 | Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤2.5.1No patch available | CVE-2025-46452 |
- Medium6.1Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤2.5.1No patch available
Google News: common questions
Does Google News have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Google News: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Google News 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 Google News vulnerability?
CVE-2025-46452, published Apr 24, 2025: Google News <= 2.5.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.1).
Is any Google News vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Google News vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.