WP REST Cache: known security problems
2 known security problems reported for this WordPress plugin, with the affected versions, the fix and what to do.
Updated
In short
There are 2 known security problems on this page. Each one has a fixed version. Updating to version 2026.1.1 or newer covers every fixed problem listed here.
Based on public reports. Check the plugin’s changelog. Watchfox AI may be wrong.
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A stranger could plant harmful code that runs for your visitors or admins
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 2026.1.0
- Fixed in
- 2026.1.1
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update WP REST Cache to version 2026.1.1 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2026-25347
- Report title
- WP REST Cache <= 2026.1.0 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
A stranger could read or delete private files on your server
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 2025.1.0
- Fixed in
- 2025.1.1
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update WP REST Cache to version 2025.1.1 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2025-52716
- Report title
- WP REST Cache <= 2025.1.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
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