PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Hello Plus safe?
Hello+ is a free WordPress plugin designed to work seamlessly with Elementor’s Hello suite of themes.
What this plugin does
- Slug:
hello-plus - Author: Elementor
- 70000+ active installs
- 60/100 rating (1 review on wordpress.org)
- 577428 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2024-12-05
elementorhello plushello themesthemeswidgets
Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 1.7.8
- Last updated: 2026-05-19 1:56pm GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 6.8.11
- Requires PHP: 7.4+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
1 known CVE on file for Hello Plus. Reported between 2026 and 2026.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-5727 | Hello Plus [hello-plus] < 1.7.8 | Missing Authorization | Medium 5.4 | < 1.7.8 | 1.7.8 | 2026-10-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
How to fix it
Keep Hello Plus updated — 1.7.8 is the latest version on wordpress.org, and each CVE above lists the exact release that fixed it ("Fixed in").
This is the plugin's full known vulnerability history, not a scan of any specific installation — run a free scan of your own site to check your exact installed version.
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