PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Tinymce Advanced safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Tinymce Advanced WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
tinymce-advanced - Requires PHP: 5.6+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- Advanced Editor Tools [tinymce-advanced] < 4.2.3 [WordPress TinyMCE Advanced Plugin <= 4.1 - Cross Site Request Forgery]
- Advanced Editor Tools [tinymce-advanced] < 4.2.3 [TinyMCE Advanced <= 4.1 - Setting Reset Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)]
- Advanced Editor Tools [tinymce-advanced] < 4.2.3 [TinyMCE Advanced <= 4.1.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery]
Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.
Safer / more established alternatives
- Classic Editor — 9000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg — 1000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Disable Gutenberg — 500000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements — 400000+ active installs
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns — 200000+ active installs
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