WP Simple HTML Sitemap vulnerabilities

Plugin slug wp-simple-html-sitemap · 7 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-02-15 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 3.9 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

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

Known vulnerabilities in WP Simple HTML Sitemap

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.4<= 3.83.9CVE-2026-396542026-02-15Advisory
Medium 5.3<= 3.53.6CVE-2025-318222025-04-01Advisory
Critical 9.1<= 3.13.2CVE-2024-73852024-09-24Advisory
Medium 6.1<= 2.82.9CVE-2024-325742024-04-16Advisory
Medium 5.3<= 2.72.8CVE-2023-498502023-12-07Advisory
Medium 6.1<= 2.22.3CVE-2023-466272023-10-25Advisory
Medium 6.4<= 2.42.5CVE-2023-450672023-10-03Advisory

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Questions

Is the WP Simple HTML Sitemap plugin safe to use?

All 7 known issues are fixed in current versions (3.9 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

How do I check which version of WP Simple HTML Sitemap my site runs?

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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?

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