Widget Wrangler: Code execution
Widget Wrangler is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account. The published affected range is <= 2.3.9.
- Component
- Widget Wrangler
- Plugin slug
widget-wrangler- Affected
- <= 2.3.9
- Safe version
2.4.0- Published
- Mar 25, 2026
This CVE was published Mar 25, 2026 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Widget Wrangler to 2.4.0 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Jonathan Daggerhart Widget Wrangler widget-wrangler allows Code Injection.This issue affects Widget Wrangler: from n/a through <= 2.3.9.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H