WordPress plugin
Task Scheduler 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
- Medium2
- Low0
All Task Scheduler vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High7.5 | Directory Traversal ≤1.6.0Update to 1.6.1 | CVE-2017-1000170 |
- High7.5Directory Traversal
≤1.6.0Update to 1.6.1
Task Scheduler: common questions
Does Task Scheduler have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Task Scheduler: 1 high, 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Task Scheduler 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 Task Scheduler vulnerability?
CVE-2025-10056, published Oct 14, 2025: Task Scheduler <= 1.6.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Blind Server-Side Request Forgery. Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.4).
Is any Task Scheduler vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Task Scheduler vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.