WP Popular Posts vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wordpress-popular-posts · 8 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-09-30 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 7.4.3 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
2 of 8 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in WP Popular Posts
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.3 | <= 7.4.2 | 7.4.3 | CVE-2026-92548 | 2026-09-30 | Advisory |
| High 7.3 | <= 7.1.0 | 7.2.0 | CVE-2024-11733 | 2025-01-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | < 6.3.3 | 6.3.3 | CVE-2023-45607 | 2023-10-06 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 6.0.5 | 6.1.0 | CVE-2022-43468 | 2022-11-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 5.5.1 | 6.0.0 | none | 2022-06-29 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | <= 5.3.2 | 5.3.3 | CVE-2021-42362 | 2021-11-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 5.3.3 | 5.3.4 | CVE-2021-36872 | 2021-07-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | < 5.3.3 | 5.3.3 | CVE-2021-20746 | 2021-06-23 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the WP Popular Posts plugin safe to use?
All 8 known issues are fixed in current versions (7.4.3 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of WP Popular Posts 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.