PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Responsive Menu safe?
Mobile menu & hamburger menu builder for WordPress. Accessible, keyboard-friendly and works with any theme or page builder. 150+ options, no code.
What this plugin does
- Slug:
responsive-menu - Author: ExpressTech Systems
- 70000+ active installs
- 90/100 rating (574 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 4638537 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2014-02-22
accessibilityhamburger menumobile menunavigationoff-canvas menu
Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 4.7.2
- Last updated: 2026-10-12 10:39am GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 7.1.3
- Requires PHP: 7.1+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
5 known CVEs on file for Responsive Menu. Reported between 2017 and 2022.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-25602 | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 4.1.8 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | High 8.8 | < 4.1.8 | 4.1.8 | 2022-03-16 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2021-24160 | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] >= 4.0.0 - <= 4.0.3 | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | High 8.8 | 4.0.0–4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | 2021-02-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2021-24162 | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 4.0.4 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | High 8.8 | < 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | 2021-02-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2021-24161 | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 4.0.4 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | High 8.8 | < 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | 2021-02-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| — | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 4.0.4 | — | Unknown | < 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | 2021-02-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| — | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 4.0.4 | — | Unknown | < 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | 2021-02-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| — | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 4.0.4 | — | Unknown | < 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | 2021-02-10 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2017-18513 | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 3.1.4 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | High 8.8 | < 3.1.4 | 3.1.4 | 2019-08-14 | ✓ fixed in latest |
+ 1 more known vulnerability
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu [responsive-menu] < 3.1.4 | — | Unknown | < 3.1.4 | 3.1.4 | 2017-06-12 | ✓ fixed in latest |
How to fix it
Keep Responsive Menu updated — 4.7.2 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.
Safer / more established alternatives
- Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget — 500000+ active installs — 58/100 (162) — max PHP 8.4
- Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO) — 100000+ active installs — 96/100 (93) — max PHP 8.4
- Accessibility by UserWay — 80000+ active installs — 80/100 (57) — max PHP 8.4
- WP Accessibility — 60000+ active installs — 96/100 (68) — max PHP 8.4
- Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest — 20000+ active installs — 94/100 (53) — max PHP 8.4
Check your own WordPress site
Run a free passive scan now, or create a free account and install the WP Clinic plugin for a deep scan of your whole hosting account and AI-assisted repair.