Basil vulnerabilities

Theme slug basil · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-08-19 · WordPress.org page

1 vulnerability has no fixed version yet. If you use this theme, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.

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

Known vulnerabilities in Basil

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
High 8.1<= 1.3.12No fix yetCVE-2025-589402025-08-19Advisory
Medium 6.4<= 2.0.42.0.5CVE-2024-393102024-06-14Advisory

Check if a site is affected

Enter a site address to see which version of Basil and other plugins it runs, and whether they match a known vulnerability.

Questions

Is the Basil theme safe to use?

1 known issue(s) have no fix yet, so check the table above before using it.

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

In WordPress go to Appearance > Themes. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.

How do I fix a vulnerable theme?

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.

Check any WordPress site in one click while you browse: Add PluginPeek to Chrome