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MaxButtons vulnerabilities
MaxButtons has 12 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 27 Jun 2026.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 12
- Active installs
- 70,000+
- Latest version
- 9.8.6
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Most recent
- 27 Jun 2026
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2026-13245 | Medium 6.1 | Up to 9.8.5 | Fixed in a later version (latest 9.8.6) | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2024-8968 | Medium 4.7 | Before 9.8.1 | Fixed in 9.8.1 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2024-10555 | Medium 4.8 | Before 9.8.1 | Fixed in 9.8.1 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Sensitive data exposure CVE-2024-6499 | Medium 5.3 | Before 9.8.0 | Fixed in 9.8.0 | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2024-3026 | Medium 5.4 | Before 9.7.8 | Fixed in 9.7.8 | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2023-7029 | Medium 6.4 | Before 9.7.7 | Fixed in 9.7.7 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2023-6594 | Medium 4.4 | Up to 9.7.4 | Fixed in a later version (latest 9.8.6) | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2023-36503 | Medium 6.5 | Up to 9.5.3 | Fixed in a later version (latest 9.8.6) | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2014-125092 | Low 3.5 | Before 1.26.1 | Fixed in 1.26.1 | 5 Mar 2023 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2022-38703 | Low 3.4 | Up to 9.2 | Fixed in a later version (latest 9.8.6) | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) CVE-2022-36346 | Medium 4.3 | Up to 9.2 | Fixed in a later version (latest 9.8.6) | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Cross-site scripting (XSS) CVE-2014-7181 | Not scored | Before 1.26.1 | Fixed in 1.26.1 | 16 Oct 2014 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2026-13245, 27 Jun 2026
- The MaxButtons - Create buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'view' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.8.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE record
- CVE-2024-8968, 20 Dec 2024
- The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup). CVE record
- CVE-2024-10555, 20 Dec 2024
- The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup). CVE record
- CVE-2024-6499, 24 Aug 2024
- The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which they may be able to use in combination with other vulnerabilities or to simplify reconnaissance work. On its own, this information is of very limited use. CVE record
- CVE-2024-3026, 13 Jul 2024
- The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons WordPress plugin before 9.7.8 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks CVE record
- CVE-2023-7029, 5 Feb 2024
- The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including 9.7.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 9.7.6. CVE record
- CVE-2023-6594, 9 Jan 2024
- The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled. Administrators can give button creation privileges to users with lower levels (contributor+) which would allow those lower-privileged users to carry out attacks. CVE record
- CVE-2023-36503, 25 Jul 2023
- Auth. (contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Max Foundry WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin <= 9.5.3 versions. CVE record
- CVE-2014-125092, 5 Mar 2023
- A vulnerability was found in MaxButtons Plugin up to 1.26.0 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function maxbuttons_strip_px of the file includes/maxbuttons-button.php. The manipulation of the argument button_id leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.26.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is named e74564c9e3b7429808e317f4916bd1c26ef0b806. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222323. CVE record
- CVE-2022-38703, 23 Sep 2022
- Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Max Foundry Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin <= 9.2 at WordPress CVE record
- CVE-2022-36346, 22 Aug 2022
- Multiple Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Max Foundry MaxButtons plugin <= 9.2 at WordPress. CVE record
- CVE-2014-7181, 16 Oct 2014
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Max Foundry MaxButtons plugin before 1.26.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter in a button action on the maxbuttons-controller page to wp-admin/admin.php, related to the button creation page. CVE record
What to do if you run MaxButtons
If you run MaxButtons, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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