Dynamic Widgets vulnerabilities

Plugin slug dynamic-widgets · 6 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-11-01 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.6.5 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

2 of 6 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Dynamic Widgets

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 4.3<= 1.6.41.6.5CVE-2024-516692024-11-01Advisory
Medium 5.4<= 1.5.161.6CVE-2021-249332021-12-28Advisory
High 8.8<= 1.5.101.5.11CVE-2015-101002015-10-14Advisory
Medium 6.1< 1.5.111.5.11CVE-2015-94372015-08-11Advisory
Medium 5.4< 1.5.111.5.11CVE-2015-94362015-08-11Advisory
High 7.2<= 1.5.11.5.2none2012-05-15Advisory

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Questions

Is the Dynamic Widgets plugin safe to use?

All 6 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.6.5 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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