WordPress plugin
Snippet 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
- High0
- Medium3
- Low0
All Snippet Shortcodes vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes ≤5.2.0Update to 5.2.1 | CVE-2026-16758 | |
| Medium4.3 | Authenticated (Subscriber+) Shortcode Deletion ≤4.1.6Update to 4.1.7 | CVE-2024-12018 | |
| Medium4.3 | Cross-Site Request Forgery ≤4.1.4Update to 4.1.5 | CVE-2024-4543 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes
≤5.2.0Update to 5.2.1
- Medium4.3Authenticated (Subscriber+) Shortcode Deletion
≤4.1.6Update to 4.1.7
- Medium4.3Cross-Site Request Forgery
≤4.1.4Update to 4.1.5
Snippet Shortcodes: common questions
Does Snippet Shortcodes have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Snippet Shortcodes: 3 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Snippet 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 Snippet Shortcodes vulnerability?
CVE-2026-16758, published Aug 15, 2026: Snippet Shortcodes <= 5.2.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Snippet Shortcodes vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Snippet Shortcodes vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.