Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) vulnerabilities
Plugin slug auto-post-thumbnail · 7 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-07-31 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 5.0.5 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 7 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.4 | <= 5.0.4 | 5.0.5 | CVE-2026-61970 | 2026-07-31 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 4.2.1 | 4.2.2 | CVE-2025-13794 | 2025-12-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 4.1.2 | 4.1.3 | CVE-2024-38719 | 2024-07-11 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.1.7 | 4.2.0 | CVE-2023-7073 | 2024-05-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.1.3 | 4.1.4 | CVE-2024-33629 | 2024-04-25 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 3.9.15 | 3.9.16 | CVE-2023-0477 | 2023-02-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 3.9.2 | 3.9.3 | CVE-2021-24932 | 2021-11-15 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) plugin safe to use?
All 7 known issues are fixed in current versions (5.0.5 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.