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WhatsApp Share Button 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.
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WhatsApp Share Button: common questions
Does WhatsApp Share Button have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in WhatsApp Share Button: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of WhatsApp Share Button 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 WhatsApp Share Button vulnerability?
CVE-2023-5668, published Oct 18, 2023: WhatsApp Share Button <= 1.0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any WhatsApp Share Button vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known WhatsApp Share Button vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.