Rest Routes – Custom Endpoints for WordPress REST API vulnerabilities
Plugin slug rest-routes · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-08-31 · WordPress.org page
1 vulnerability has no fixed version yet. If you use this plugin, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.
1 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Rest Routes – Custom Endpoints for WordPress REST API
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.5 | <= 5.5.5 | No fix yet | CVE-2026-16061 | 2026-08-31 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | 2.0.2 to 5.5.2 | 5.5.4 | CVE-2023-33999 | 2023-07-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.3 | < 4.24.0 | 4.24.0 | CVE-2022-4974 | 2022-03-04 | Advisory |
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