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Total vulnerabilities
Total has 2 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 2 May 2026.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 2
- Active installs
- 30,000+
- Latest version
- 2.2.5
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Most recent
- 2 May 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-2026-5077 | Medium 5.4 | Up to 2.2.1 | Fixed in a later version (latest 2.2.5) | 2 May 2026 |
| Broken access control CVE-2024-1771 | Medium 4.3 | Before 2.1.60 | Fixed in 2.1.60 | 6 Mar 2024 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2026-5077, 2 May 2026
- The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient output escaping when rendering the_title() inside HTML attribute context in the home blog section template. 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. Exploitation requires the malicious post to be published and displayed with a featured image in the Home Page blog section. CVE record
- CVE-2024-1771, 6 Mar 2024
- The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.59. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to repeat sections on the homepage. CVE record
What to do if you run Total
If you run Total, 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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