Smart Post – Post Grid, Post Carousel, Post Slider Gutenberg Blocks for Blog & News vulnerabilities
Plugin slug post-carousel · 8 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-10-30 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.0.10 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
2 of 8 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Smart Post – Post Grid, Post Carousel, Post Slider Gutenberg Blocks for Blog & News
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.0.9 | 4.0.10 | CVE-2026-119160 | 2026-10-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | 4.0.0 to 4.0.7 | 4.0.8 | CVE-2026-78150 | 2026-09-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | 4.0.0 to 4.0.7 | 4.0.8 | CVE-2026-78149 | 2026-09-03 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 3.0.12 | 3.0.13 | CVE-2026-3017 | 2026-04-13 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 3.0.0 | 3.0.1 | CVE-2024-8187 | 2024-10-08 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.4 | <= 2.4.27 | 2.4.28 | CVE-2024-3996 | 2024-04-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.4.18 | 2.4.19 | CVE-2023-0097 | 2023-01-06 | Advisory |
| High 7.3 | < 2.3.5 | 2.3.5 | none | 2021-08-16 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Smart Post – Post Grid, Post Carousel, Post Slider Gutenberg Blocks for Blog & News plugin safe to use?
All 8 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.0.10 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Smart Post – Post Grid, Post Carousel, Post Slider Gutenberg Blocks for Blog & News 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.