WordPress plugin
WHIZZ 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
- High2
- Medium1
- Low0
All WHIZZ vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High7.3 | Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation ≤1.1.8No patch available | CVE-2026-115230 | |
| High8.8 | Cross-Site Request Forgery ≤1.1Update to 1.1.1 | CVE-2017-8099 | |
| Medium6.1 | Reflected Cross-Site Scripting <1.0.8Update to 1.0.8 | CVE-2016-1000154 |
- High7.3Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
≤1.1.8No patch available
- High8.8Cross-Site Request Forgery
≤1.1Update to 1.1.1
- Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
<1.0.8Update to 1.0.8
WHIZZ: common questions
Does WHIZZ have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in WHIZZ: 2 high, 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of WHIZZ 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 WHIZZ vulnerability?
CVE-2026-115230, published Nov 3, 2026: WHIZZ <= 1.1.8 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation. Severity: High (CVSS 7.3).
Is any WHIZZ vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known WHIZZ vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.