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Visual Text Editor 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
- Medium0
- Low0
All Visual Text Editor vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High8.8 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution ≤1.2.1No patch available | CVE-2025-28893 |
- High8.8Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution
≤1.2.1No patch available
Visual Text Editor: common questions
Does Visual Text Editor have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Visual Text Editor: 1 high. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Visual Text Editor 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 Visual Text Editor vulnerability?
CVE-2025-28893, published Mar 24, 2025: Visual Text Editor <= 1.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution. Severity: High (CVSS 8.8).
Is any Visual Text Editor vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Visual Text Editor vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.