WordPress plugin
VI: Include Post By 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 VI: Include Post By vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'class_container' Shortcode Attribute ≤0.4.200706No patch available | CVE-2026-5717 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'class_container' Shortcode Attribute
≤0.4.200706No patch available
VI: Include Post By: common questions
Does VI: Include Post By have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in VI: Include Post By: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of VI: Include Post By 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 VI: Include Post By vulnerability?
CVE-2026-5717, published Apr 14, 2026: VI: Include Post By <= 0.4.200706 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'class_container' Shortcode Attribute. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any VI: Include Post By vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known VI: Include Post By vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.