External Media vulnerabilities
Plugin slug external-media · 4 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-11-23 · WordPress.org page
2 vulnerabilities have no fixed version yet. If you use this plugin, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.
1 of 4 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in External Media
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.4 | <= 1.0.36 | No fix yet | CVE-2025-49335 | 2025-11-23 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 1.0.36 | No fix yet | none | 2023-03-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 1.0.35 | 1.0.36 | CVE-2022-3832 | 2022-11-28 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | < 1.0.34 | 1.0.34 | CVE-2021-24311 | 2021-05-13 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the External Media plugin safe to use?
2 known issue(s) have no fix yet, so check the table above before using it.
How do I check which version of External Media 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.