WordPress plugin
WP News and Scrolling Widgets 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.
- Critical1
- High0
- Medium2
- Low0
All WP News and Scrolling Widgets vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical9.8 | Injected Backdoor 2.9.1 – 2.9.1Update to 2.9.1.1 | CVE-2026-6443 | |
| Medium5.3 | Missing Authorization to Notice Dismissal ≤2.7Update to 2.8 | CVE-2023-40200 | |
| Medium6.1 | Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via fs_request_get ≤1.9.2No patch available | CVE-2023-33999 |
- Critical9.8Injected Backdoor
2.9.1 – 2.9.1Update to 2.9.1.1
- Medium5.3Missing Authorization to Notice Dismissal
≤2.7Update to 2.8
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via fs_request_get
≤1.9.2No patch available
WP News and Scrolling Widgets: common questions
Does WP News and Scrolling Widgets have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in WP News and Scrolling Widgets: 1 critical, 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of WP News and Scrolling Widgets 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 WP News and Scrolling Widgets vulnerability?
CVE-2026-6443, published Apr 9, 2026: Essentialplugin Plugins (Various Versions) - Injected Backdoor. Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8).
Is any WP News and Scrolling Widgets vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known WP News and Scrolling Widgets vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.