WhyDonate – FREE Donate button – Crowdfunding – Fundraising vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wp-whydonate · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-10-20 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.0.16 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
0 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in WhyDonate – FREE Donate button – Crowdfunding – Fundraising
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.0.15 | 4.0.16 | CVE-2025-49899 | 2025-10-20 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.0.15 | 4.0.16 | CVE-2025-10186 | 2025-10-14 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.12.14 | 3.12.16 | CVE-2023-29238 | 2023-05-10 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the WhyDonate – FREE Donate button – Crowdfunding – Fundraising plugin safe to use?
All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.0.16 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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