LayerSlider vulnerabilities
Plugin slug layerslider · 10 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-09-24 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 8.4.1 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
5 of 10 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in LayerSlider
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.2 | <= 8.4.0 | 8.4.1 | CVE-2026-97253 | 2026-09-24 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | 7.11.0 | 7.11.1 | CVE-2024-4575 | 2024-05-22 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | 7.9.11 to 7.10.0 | 7.10.1 | CVE-2024-2879 | 2024-04-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 7.7.9 | 7.7.10 | CVE-2023-47786 | 2023-11-14 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 7.7.9 | 7.7.10 | CVE-2023-47785 | 2023-11-14 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 7.1.1 | 7.1.2 | CVE-2022-1153 | 2022-04-11 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | < 6.2.1 | 6.2.1 | none | 2017-03-28 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | <= 6.2.0 | 6.2.1 | none | 2017-03-28 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | <= 4.6.1 | 5.2.0 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 4.6.1 | 5.2.0 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the LayerSlider plugin safe to use?
All 10 known issues are fixed in current versions (8.4.1 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of LayerSlider 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.