Webmention vulnerabilities

Plugin slug webmention · 5 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-10-30 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 5.10.2 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

2 of 5 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Webmention

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.1<= 5.10.15.10.2CVE-2026-1111092026-10-30Advisory
High 7.2<= 5.8.05.8.1CVE-2026-105132026-06-30Advisory
Medium 6.4<= 5.6.25.7.0CVE-2026-06882026-04-01Advisory
High 7.2<= 5.6.25.7.0CVE-2026-06862026-04-01Advisory
Medium 6.1<= 4.0.84.0.9none2023-03-08Advisory

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Questions

Is the Webmention plugin safe to use?

All 5 known issues are fixed in current versions (5.10.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

How do I check which version of Webmention my site runs?

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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?

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