WordPress plugin
Local Syndication 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 Local Syndication vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery via Shortcode ≤1.5aNo patch available | CVE-2025-12962 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery via Shortcode
≤1.5aNo patch available
Local Syndication: common questions
Does Local Syndication have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Local Syndication: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Local Syndication 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 Local Syndication vulnerability?
CVE-2025-12962, published Nov 17, 2025: Local Syndication <= 1.5a - Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery via Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Local Syndication vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Local Syndication vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.