Visual Link Preview vulnerabilities
Plugin slug visual-link-preview · 6 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-06-17 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.4.2 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
0 of 6 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Visual Link Preview
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.3.1 | 2.4.0 | CVE-2026-54821 | 2026-06-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.4.1 | 2.4.2 | CVE-2026-48878 | 2026-06-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.3.0 | 2.3.1 | CVE-2026-39670 | 2026-02-19 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.2.9 | 2.3.0 | CVE-2026-24984 | 2026-01-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.2.7 | 2.2.8 | CVE-2025-11987 | 2025-11-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | < 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 | CVE-2021-24635 | 2021-08-18 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Visual Link Preview plugin safe to use?
All 6 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.4.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Visual Link Preview 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.