Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes vulnerabilities

Plugin slug simple-history · 6 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-05-29 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 5.27.0 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

1 of 6 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
High 7.5<= 5.26.05.27.0CVE-2026-74592026-05-29Advisory
Medium 5.3<= 5.24.05.24.1CVE-2026-394732026-03-22Advisory
Medium 4.9<= 5.8.15.8.2CVE-2025-57602025-06-05Advisory
Medium 6<= 3.3.13.4.0CVE-2022-453502023-02-02Advisory
Medium 4.3<= 2.7.42.7.5none2016-07-28Advisory
Medium 5.3<= 1.0.71.0.8none2014-08-01Advisory

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Questions

Is the Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes plugin safe to use?

All 6 known issues are fixed in current versions (5.27.0 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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