PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Wp Edit safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Wp Edit WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
wp-edit - Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- WP Edit [wp-edit] <= 4.0.4 (unfixed) [CVE-2025-53253, WordPress WP Edit Plugin <= 4.0.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS), WP Edit <= 4.0.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting, EUVD-2025-19391]
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
- AddQuicktag — 100000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
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- Scroll Back To Top — 10000+ active installs
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