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WP Super Edit vulnerabilities
WP Super Edit has 1 known vulnerability in this database. The most recent published record is dated 15 May 2026.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 1
- Active installs
- 2,000+
- Latest version
- 2.5.4
- Last updated
- 7 Mar 2020
- Most recent
- 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote code execution CVE-2021-47965 | Critical 9.8 | Not yet published | Check for an update | 15 May 2026 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2021-47965, 15 May 2026
- WordPress Plugin WP Super Edit 2.5.4 and earlier contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FCKeditor component that allows attackers to upload dangerous file types without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary files through the filemanager upload endpoint to achieve remote code execution and complete system compromise. CVE record
What to do if you run WP Super Edit
If you run WP Super Edit, 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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