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Salient Shortcodes security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 3 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical0
- High1
- Medium2
- Low0
All Salient Shortcodes vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High8.8 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode ≤1.5.3Update to 1.5.4 | CVE-2024-3810 |
- High8.8Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
≤1.5.3Update to 1.5.4
Salient Shortcodes: common questions
Does Salient Shortcodes have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Salient Shortcodes: 1 high, 2 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Salient Shortcodes 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 Salient Shortcodes vulnerability?
CVE-2025-68079, published Oct 9, 2025: Salient Shortcodes <= 1.5.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Salient Shortcodes vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Salient Shortcodes vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.