PenNews - Multi-Purpose AMP WordPress Theme vulnerabilities

Theme slug pennews · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-12-14 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 6.7.4 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

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

Known vulnerabilities in PenNews - Multi-Purpose AMP WordPress Theme

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 5.3< 6.7.46.7.4CVE-2025-675722025-12-14Advisory
High 8.1< 6.7.36.7.3CVE-2025-642232025-08-02Advisory

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Questions

Is the PenNews - Multi-Purpose AMP WordPress Theme theme safe to use?

All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (6.7.4 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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How do I fix a vulnerable theme?

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