Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (August 18, 2025 to August 24, 2025)
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Last week, there were 216 vulnerabilities disclosed in 138 WordPress Plugins and 67 WordPress Themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 53 Vulnerability Researchers that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not affected.
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Total Unpatched & Patched Vulnerabilities Last Week
| Patch Status | Number of Vulnerabilities |
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| Patched | 99 |
| Unpatched | 117 |
Total Vulnerabilities by CVSS Severity Last Week
| Severity Rating | Number of Vulnerabilities |
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| Medium Severity | 117 |
| High Severity | 87 |
| Critical Severity | 12 |
Total Vulnerabilities by CWE Type Last Week
| Vulnerability Type by CWE | Number of Vulnerabilities |
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| Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') | 57 |
| Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | 54 |
| Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | 29 |
| Missing Authorization | 24 |
| Deserialization of Untrusted Data | 15 |
| Incorrect Privilege Assignment | 5 |
| Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | 5 |
| Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel | 4 |
| Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 4 |
| Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | 3 |
| Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | 3 |
| Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | 3 |
| Improper Privilege Management | 3 |
| Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | 2 |
| Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | 1 |
| External Control of File Name or Path | 1 |
| Improper Authorization | 1 |
| Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File | 1 |
| URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') | 1 |
Researchers That Contributed to WordPress Security Last Week
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WordPress Plugins with Reported Vulnerabilities Last Week
| Software Name | Software Slug |
|---|---|
| Acclectic Media Organizer | acclectic-media-organizer |
| Admin Menu Groups | admin-menu-groups |
| ads.txt Guru Connect | adstxt-guru-connect |
| Advance Food Menu | advance-food-menu |
| Ai Image Alt Text Generator for WP | ai-image-alt-text-generator-for-wp |
| ATT YouTube Widget | att-youtube |
| AutoWP – AI Content Writer & Rewriter | autowp-ai-content-writer-rewriter |
| Backup Bolt | backup-bolt |
| Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor | better-post-filter-widgets-for-elementor |
| Bible SuperSearch | biblesupersearch |
| Bravis User | bravis-user |
| bxSlider integration for WordPress | bxslider-integration |
| Captcha.eu | captcha-eu |
| Case Theme User | case-theme-user |
| Century ToolKit | century-toolkit |
| Child Themes | child-themes |
| Church Admin | church-admin |
| Clickbank WordPress Plugin (Niche Storefront) | clickbank-niche-storefronts |
| Cloudflare Image Resizing – Optimize & Accelerate Your Images | cf-image-resizing |
| Comments Capcha Box | comments-capcha-box |
| Compress & Upload | compress-then-upload |
| Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA | contact-form-7-recaptcha |
| Contact Form by Supsystic | contact-form-by-supsystic |
| Contact Manager | contact-manager |
| Cookie Warning | cookie-warning |
| CubeWP Framework | cubewp-framework |
| Custom Comment | customcomment |
| Custom Query Shortcode | custom-query-shortcode |
| Ditty – Responsive News Tickers, Sliders, and Lists | ditty-news-ticker |
| Doliconnect | doliconnect |
| e-Boekhouden.nl | e-boekhoudennl-connector |
| Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy | easy-digital-downloads |
| Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker – WCAG, ADA, EAA and Section 508 compliance | accessibility-checker |
| Essential Doo Components for Visual Composer | animated-icon-banner-for-visual-composer |
| Eventin – Event Calendar, Tickets, Registration, Booking & WooCommerce | wp-event-solution |
| Flexible Map | wp-flexible-map |
| Fluent Support – Helpdesk & Customer Support Ticket System | fluent-support |
| FunnelKit Automations – Email Marketing Automation and CRM for WordPress & WooCommerce | wp-marketing-automations |
| FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout | funnel-builder |
| GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | give |
| Global DNS | global-dns |
| Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks | greenshift-animation-and-page-builder-blocks |
| HAPPY – Helpdesk Support Ticket System | happy-helpdesk-support-ticket-system |
| Hesabfa Accounting | hesabfa-accounting |
| IDonatePro - Blood Donation, Request And Donor Management WordPress Plugin | idonate-pro |
| iFrame Block | iframe-block |
| iframe Wrapper | iframe-wrapper |
| JobWP – Job Board Plugin for WordPress | Job Listings, Career Page & Applications | jobwp |
| jQuery Colorbox | jquery-colorbox |
| JS Archive List | jquery-archive-list-widget |
| Kanpress | kanpress |
| Kento Splash Screen | kento-splash-screen |
| King Addons for Elementor – 80+ Elementor Widgets, 4 000+ Elementor Templates, WooCommerce, Mega Menu, Popup Builder | king-addons |
| LifePress | lifepress |
| Link View | link-view |
| Listeo-Core - Directory Plugin by Purethemes | listeo-core |
| Markup Markdown | markup-markdown |
| MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter | wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter |
| Media Library Assistant | media-library-assistant |
| Mesa Mesa Reservation Widget | mesa-mesa-reservation-widget |
| miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) | miniorange-2-factor-authentication |
| Miraculous Core | miraculouscore |
| NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress | nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder |
| Nexter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder & AI Website Builder | the-plus-addons-for-block-editor |
| Ni WooCommerce Customer Product Report | ni-woocommerce-customer-product-report |
| Notice Bar | notice-bar |
| Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) | off-canvas-sidebars |
| Ogulo – 360° Tour | ogulo-360-tour |
| Ovatheme Events | ova-events |
| Page Transition | page-transition |
| PDF for Contact Form 7 + Drag and Drop Template Builder | pdf-for-contact-form-7 |
| PDF for Elementor Forms + Drag And Drop Template Builder | pdf-for-elementor-forms |
| PDF for Gravity Forms + Drag And Drop Template Builder | pdf-for-gravity-forms |
| PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder | pdf-for-wpforms |
| PDF Invoice for WooCommerce + Drag and Drop Template Builder | pdf-for-woocommerce |
| Popup for CF7 with Sweet Alert | cf7-sweet-alert-popup |
| Portfolio Manager Pro - WordPress Responsive Portfolio & Gallery | otw-portfolio-manager |
| Premmerce Brands for WooCommerce | premmerce-woocommerce-brands |
| PressApps Knowledge Base Contextual Sidebar Addon | pressapps-knowledge-base |
| ProveSource Social Proof | provesource |
| rajce | rajce |
| Raptive Ads | adthrive-ads |
| Recurring PayPal Donations | recurring-donation |
| Redirection for Contact Form 7 | wpcf7-redirect |
| Restore Permanently delete Post or Page Data | restore-permanently-delete-post-or-page-data |
| Risk Free Cash On Delivery (COD) – WooCommerce | risk-free-cash-on-delivery-cod-woocommerce |
| s2Member – Excellent for All Kinds of Memberships, Content Restriction Paywalls & Member Access Subscriptions | s2member |
| Sello ChannelConnector | sello-channelconnector |
| SensorPress | sensorpress-uptime-monitoring |
| Sertifier Certificate & Badge Maker for WordPress – Tutor LMS | sertifier-certificates-open-badges |
| Sessions | sessions |
| ShortcodeHub – MultiPurpose Shortcode Builder | shortcodehub |
| Sign-up Sheets | sign-up-sheets |
| Silencesoft RSS Reader | external-rss-reader |
| Simple Business Directory Pro | simple-business-directory-pro |
| Simple Statistics for Feeds | simple-feed-stats |
| Simpler Checkout | simpler-checkout |
| Site Offline Or Coming Soon Or Maintenance Mode | site-offline |
| SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by FunnelKit (Formerly WooFunnels) | slingblocks |
| Spexo Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets, Mega Menu, Popup Builder, Template Kits and Starter Templates for Elementor | sastra-essential-addons-for-elementor |
| Statify Widget | statify-widget |
| SUMO Memberships for WooCommerce | sumomemberships |
| Super Store Finder | superstorefinder-wp |
| Support Ticket | support-ticket |
| TC Testimonials | tc-testimonial |
| Templately – Elementor & Gutenberg Template Library: 6500+ Free & Pro Ready Templates And Cloud! | templately |
| Terms of Service & Privacy Policy Generator | terms-of-service-and-privacy-policy |
| ThemeMakers Visual Content Composer | tmm_content_composer |
| Themify Audio Dock | themify-audio-dock |
| Themify Builder | themify-builder |
| Themify Icons | themify-icons |
| tli.tl auto Twitter poster | tlitl-auto-twitter-poster |
| Ultimate twitter profile widget | ultimate-twitter-profile-widget |
| Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching | vcaching |
| Video Gallery – Vimeo and YouTube Gallery | smart-grid-gallery |
| WC Plus | wc-plus |
| WP Admin Theme | wp-admin-theme |
| WP Colorbox | wp-colorbox |
| WP Crontrol | wp-crontrol |
| WP Fast Total Search – The Power of Indexed Search | fulltext-search |
| WP Filter & Combine RSS Feeds | wp-filter-combine-rss-feeds |
| WP Funnel Manager | wp-funnel-manager |
| WP Last Modified Info | wp-last-modified-info |
| WP Mailgun SMTP | wp-mailgun-smtp |
| WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) | wp-stats-manager |
| WP Voting Contest Lite | wp-voting-contest |
| WP Webhooks – Automate repetitive tasks by creating powerful automation workflows directly within WordPress | wp-webhooks |
| WPBot – AI ChatBot for Live Support, Lead Generation, AI Services | chatbot |
| WPC Smart Compare for WooCommerce | woo-smart-compare |
| WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce | woo-smart-quick-view |
| WPEPP – Essential Security, Password Protect & Login Page Customizer | wp-edit-password-protected |
| WPMU Ldap Authentication | wpmuldap |
| WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin | wppizza |
| Wptobe-memberships | wptobe-memberships |
| WS Theme Addons | ws-theme-addons |
| Яндекс.ПДС Пингер / Yandex Site search pinger | yandex-pinger |
| 多说社会化评论框 | duoshuo |
| 百度分享按钮 | baidushare-wp |
WordPress Themes with Reported Vulnerabilities Last Week
| Software Name | Software Slug |
|---|---|
| Agricola - Agriculture & Organic Farm Theme | agricola |
| Anubis - Funeral & Burial Services WordPress Theme | anubis |
| Basil | basil |
| BlogMarks | blogmarks |
| BugsPatrol - Pest & Insects Control Disinsection Services WordPress Theme | bugspatrol |
| Catamaran - Yacht & Boat Rental Theme | catamaran |
| Cerebrum - Counseling & Psychology WordPress Theme | cerebrum |
| Chinchilla - Pet WordPress Theme | chinchilla |
| ColorMag | colormag |
| CouponXxL | couponxxl |
| DetailX - Car Detailing, Shop & Repair Theme | detailx |
| DJ Rainflow | Music Band & Musician PSD Template | dj-rainflow |
| Dwell - Building, Construction & Renovation Theme | dwell |
| Eximious Magazine | eximious-magazine |
| Fabric - Fashion & Textile Manufacturing Theme | fabric |
| Fabrica - Industrial & Engineering Factory Theme | fabrica |
| Festy - Theme Park, Circus & Festival WordPress Theme | festy |
| FitFlex - Gym & Sports Store WordPress Theme | fitflex |
| frame | frame |
| Fribbo - Freebies Blog WordPress Theme | fribbo |
| Glamer | glamer |
| HealthHub - Health & Medical Doctor WordPress Theme | healthhub |
| Heart - Donation & Non-Profit Charity WordPress Theme | heart |
| HeartStar | Gift Shop, Party & Event WordPress Theme | heartstar |
| Houzez | houzez |
| Inspiro | inspiro |
| Integro — IT Services & Digital Agency WordPress Theme | integro |
| iPharm - Online Pharmacy Woocommerce Elementor Template Kit | ipharm |
| JobZilla - Job Board WordPress Theme | jobzilla |
| Kalium 3 | Creative WordPress & WooCommerce Theme | kalium |
| Kicker - Blog Magazine Theme | kicker |
| Kipso - Education LMS WordPress Theme | kipso |
| Kitring - A Beauty & Hair Salon WordPress Theme | kitring |
| Lunna - Photographer Portfolio WordPress Theme | lunna |
| Magazine Elite | magazine-elite |
| MaxCube | Moving & Self Storage Relocation Business WordPress Theme | maxcube |
| Neptunus - Water & Amusement Park WordPress Theme | neptunus |
| Noo JobMonster | noo-jobmonster |
| OnLeash | Dog Walking & Pet Services Veterinary WordPress Theme | onleash |
| organic-beauty | organic-beauty |
| Otaku - Anime, Manga & K-Pop WordPress Theme | otaku |
| Palatio — Luxury Hotel & Resort WordPress Theme | palatio |
| Panda - Digital Marketing & Adveritsing WordPressTheme | panda |
| Pantry — Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture WordPress Theme | pantry |
| Pathfinder - Transportation & Logistics WordPress Theme | pathfinder |
| Playful - Pole Dance Night Club & Store WordPress Theme | playful |
| Prisma - Digital Startup & App WordPress Theme + AI | prisma |
| Pubzinne - Sports Bar & Pub WordPress Theme | pubzinne |
| RareRadio | Music & Streaming Elementor Template Kit | rareradio |
| Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme | real-spaces |
| Sala - Startup & SaaS WordPress Theme | sala |
| Sanger - Freelance WordPress Theme | sanger |
| SmartSEO | SEO & Marketing HTML Theme | smartseo |
| Soleil - Solar Panels WordPress Theme | soleil |
| Spacious | spacious |
| Stallion - Equestrian Club and Horse Riding School WordPess Theme | stallion |
| Tacticool | Shooting Range & Gun Store WordPress Theme | tacticool |
| Takeout - Cafe & Fast Food WordPress Theme | takeout |
| The Flash - Electric Vehicle & Car Station WordPress Theme | theflash |
| The Gig - Stand-up Club & Night Bar WordPress Theme | thegig |
| Tourimo - Tour Booking WordPress Theme | tourimo |
| Tripster - Travel & Lifestyle WordPress Blog | tripster |
| UniTravel | Travel Agency & Tourism Bureau WordPress Theme | unitravel |
| W&D - Windows & Doors Theme | wd |
| Wanderic - Travel Blog & Lifestyle WordPress Theme | wanderic |
| White Rabbit - Kids Toys & Children Clothing Store | whiterabbit |
| Winger - Aviation & Flight School WordPress Theme | winger |
Vulnerability Details
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