WordPress plugin
PressForward 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
- Medium3
- Low0
All PressForward vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery ≤5.9.1No patch available | CVE-2025-28987 | |
| Medium6.1 | Cross-Site Scripting ≤5.2.8Update to 5.2.9 | — | |
| Medium6.1 | Cross-Site Scripting <5.2.4Update to 5.2.4 | CVE-2017-12948 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery
≤5.9.1No patch available
- Medium6.1Cross-Site Scripting
≤5.2.8Update to 5.2.9
- Medium6.1Cross-Site Scripting
<5.2.4Update to 5.2.4
PressForward: common questions
Does PressForward have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in PressForward: 3 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of PressForward 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 PressForward vulnerability?
CVE-2025-28987, published Jul 31, 2025: PressForward <= 5.9.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any PressForward vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known PressForward vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.