Essential Widgets vulnerabilities

Plugin slug essential-widgets · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-02-04 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 3.0.1 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

0 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Essential Widgets

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.4<= 3.03.0.1CVE-2026-08672026-02-04Advisory
Medium 6.4<= 2.2.22.3CVE-2025-675432025-11-26Advisory
Medium 5.4< 1.91.9CVE-2021-247522021-09-20Advisory

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Questions

Is the Essential Widgets plugin safe to use?

All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (3.0.1 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

How do I check which version of Essential Widgets my site runs?

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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?

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