Related Posts for WordPress vulnerabilities
Plugin slug related-posts-for-wp · 8 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-10-27 · 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 8 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Related Posts for WordPress
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.0.0 | 3.0.1 | CVE-2026-109979 | 2026-10-27 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.0.0 | 3.0.1 | CVE-2026-109980 | 2026-10-27 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 2.2.1 | 2.2.2 | CVE-2024-0592 | 2024-03-13 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 2.1.2 | 2.1.3 | CVE-2022-3506 | 2022-10-24 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 2.1.1 | 2.1.2 | none | 2022-10-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 2.0.4 | 2.0.5 | CVE-2021-24482 | 2021-05-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 2.0.3 | 2.0.4 | CVE-2021-24180 | 2021-03-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.8.2 | 1.8.2 | none | 2015-04-20 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Related Posts for WordPress plugin safe to use?
All 8 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 Related Posts for WordPress 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.