WordPress plugin
Recent Posts Widget Extended 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
- Medium2
- Low0
All Recent Posts Widget Extended vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via rpwe Shortcode ≤2.0.2No patch available | CVE-2025-6757 | |
| Medium4.8 | Cross Site-Scripting ≤0.9.9.3Update to 0.9.9.4 | — |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via rpwe Shortcode
≤2.0.2No patch available
- Medium4.8Cross Site-Scripting
≤0.9.9.3Update to 0.9.9.4
Recent Posts Widget Extended: common questions
Does Recent Posts Widget Extended have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Recent Posts Widget Extended: 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Recent Posts Widget Extended 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 Recent Posts Widget Extended vulnerability?
CVE-2025-6757, published Sep 5, 2025: Recent Posts Widget Extended <= 2.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via rpwe Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Recent Posts Widget Extended vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Recent Posts Widget Extended vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.