WordPress plugin
Bitly's WordPress Plugin 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 Bitly's WordPress Plugin vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤2.7.4No patch available | CVE-2025-58231 | |
| Medium4.3 | Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update ≤2.7.3Update to 2.7.4 | CVE-2024-12616 | |
| Medium5.3 | Missing Authorization ≤2.7.2Update to 2.7.3 | CVE-2024-43209 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ≤2.7.1Update to 2.7.2 | CVE-2023-5577 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤2.7.4No patch available
- Medium4.3Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update
≤2.7.3Update to 2.7.4
- Medium5.3Missing Authorization
≤2.7.2Update to 2.7.3
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
≤2.7.1Update to 2.7.2
Bitly's WordPress Plugin: common questions
Does Bitly's WordPress Plugin have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 4 known vulnerabilities in Bitly's WordPress Plugin: 4 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Bitly's WordPress Plugin 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 Bitly's WordPress Plugin vulnerability?
CVE-2025-58231, published Sep 22, 2025: Bitly <= 2.7.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Bitly's WordPress Plugin vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Bitly's WordPress Plugin vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.