WordPress plugin
Simple Personal Message 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
- High1
- Medium1
- Low0
All Simple Personal Message vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High8.8 | Authenticated SQL Injection <2.0.0Update to 2.0.0 | — |
- High8.8Authenticated SQL Injection
<2.0.0Update to 2.0.0
Simple Personal Message: common questions
Does Simple Personal Message have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Simple Personal Message: 1 high, 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Simple Personal Message 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 Personal Message vulnerability?
CVE-2016-20063, published Jun 9, 2026: Simple Personal Message <= 1.0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.5).
Is any Simple Personal Message vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple Personal Message vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.