WordPress plugin
Simple PDF Viewer 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
- Medium1
- Low0
All Simple PDF Viewer vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium5.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via googlepdf Shortcode ≤1.9No patch available | CVE-2023-23817 |
- Medium5.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via googlepdf Shortcode
≤1.9No patch available
Simple PDF Viewer: common questions
Does Simple PDF Viewer have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Simple PDF Viewer: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Simple PDF Viewer 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 Simple PDF Viewer vulnerability?
CVE-2023-23817, published Feb 17, 2023: Simple PDF Viewer <= 1.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via googlepdf Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.4).
Is any Simple PDF Viewer vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple PDF Viewer vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.