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Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown 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
- Medium4
- Low0
All Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'redirect_url' Shortcode Attribute 3.0.0 – 3.0.1No patch available | CVE-2026-16495 | |
| Medium6.4 | Widget Countdown <= 2.7.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ≤2.7.7Update to 2.7.8 | CVE-2025-14555 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤2.7.4Update to 2.7.5 | CVE-2025-47443 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤2.7.1Update to 2.7.2 | CVE-2025-24719 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'redirect_url' Shortcode Attribute
3.0.0 – 3.0.1No patch available
- Medium6.4Widget Countdown <= 2.7.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
≤2.7.7Update to 2.7.8
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤2.7.4Update to 2.7.5
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤2.7.1Update to 2.7.2
Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown: common questions
Does Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 4 known vulnerabilities in Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown: 4 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown 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 Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown vulnerability?
CVE-2026-16495, published Oct 13, 2026: Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown <= 3.0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'redirect_url' Shortcode Attribute. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Countdown Timer – Widget Countdown vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.