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Machete security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 1 known vulnerability is fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
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- Medium1
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Machete: common questions
Does Machete have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Machete: 1 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Machete 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 Machete vulnerability?
CVE-2026-65538, published Jul 23, 2026: Machete <= 5.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Machete vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Machete vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.