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Newscrunch vulnerabilities
Newscrunch has 2 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 4 Mar 2025.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 2
- Active installs
- 5,000+
- Latest version
- 1.8.6.8
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Most recent
- 4 Mar 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote code execution CVE-2025-1307 | Critical 9.8 | Before 1.8.4.1 | Fixed in 1.8.4.1 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) CVE-2025-1306 | High 8.8 | Before 1.8.4.1 | Fixed in 1.8.4.1 | 4 Mar 2025 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2025-1307, 4 Mar 2025
- The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check in the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. CVE record
- CVE-2025-1306, 4 Mar 2025
- The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE record
What to do if you run Newscrunch
If you run Newscrunch, 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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