Employee Directory – Staff & Team Directory vulnerabilities
Plugin slug employee-directory · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-08-25 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.5.6 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Employee Directory – Staff & Team Directory
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 8.1 | <= 4.5.5 | 4.5.6 | CVE-2025-53243 | 2025-08-25 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.5.1 | 4.5.2 | CVE-2025-8295 | 2025-08-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.5.0 | 4.5.1 | CVE-2025-5531 | 2025-06-03 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Employee Directory – Staff & Team Directory plugin safe to use?
All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.5.6 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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