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Async JavaScript

Plugin description

Async JavaScript is a WordPress component with 1 published CVE record in this archive. The latest tracked vulnerability was published Oct 18, 2025; the highest CVE/CNA score is 6.4.

Plugin slug: async-javascript

Latest vulnerability

CVE-2020-36854: Async JavaScript: Cross-site scripting

Async JavaScript is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

PublishedOct 18, 2025

Safe version guidanceSee mitigation notes

		Safe version
Oct 18, 2025	CVE-2020-36854 Async JavaScript: Cross-site scripting Async JavaScript is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.	See mitigation notes	CVE6.4 NVDPending