PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms vulnerabilities
Plugin slug simple-tags · 16 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-08-19 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 3.52.0 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
0 of 16 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.6 | <= 3.51.0 | 3.52.0 | CVE-2026-74012 | 2026-08-19 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.50.0 | 3.51.0 | CVE-2026-15231 | 2026-07-24 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.9 | <= 3.44.0 | 3.45.0 | CVE-2026-42646 | 2026-03-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.41.0 | 3.42.0 | CVE-2025-14371 | 2026-01-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 3.40.1 | 3.41.0 | CVE-2025-13922 | 2025-12-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.40.1 | 3.41.0 | CVE-2025-13354 | 2025-12-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 3.40.1 | 3.41.0 | CVE-2025-13359 | 2025-12-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.9 | <= 3.40.0 | 3.40.1 | CVE-2025-11972 | 2025-11-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.37.2 | 3.37.3 | CVE-2025-55710 | 2025-08-14 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.4 | <= 3.32.0 | 3.33.0 | CVE-2025-0627 | 2025-04-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 3.12.0 | 3.20.0 | CVE-2024-2830 | 2024-04-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 3.6.4 | 3.6.5 | CVE-2023-2168 | 2023-04-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 3.6.4 | 3.6.5 | CVE-2023-2169 | 2023-04-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 3.6.4 | 3.6.5 | CVE-2023-2170 | 2023-04-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 3.4.4 | 3.4.5 | none | 2022-02-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 3.0.7.1 | 3.0.7.2 | CVE-2021-24444 | 2021-06-30 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms plugin safe to use?
All 16 known issues are fixed in current versions (3.52.0 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms my site runs?
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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.