PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Secure Custom Fields safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Secure Custom Fields WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
What this plugin does
- Slug:
secure-custom-fields
Maintenance status
Known vulnerabilities
5 known CVEs on file for Secure Custom Fields. Reported between 2026 and 2026.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-97195 | Secure Custom Fields [secure-custom-fields] < 6.9.8 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | Low 3.5 | < 6.9.8 | 6.9.8 | 2026-11-08 | — |
| CVE-2026-97194 | Secure Custom Fields [secure-custom-fields] < 6.9.8 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | Low 2.7 | < 6.9.8 | 6.9.8 | 2026-11-08 | — |
| CVE-2026-97193 | Secure Custom Fields [secure-custom-fields] < 6.9.8 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | Low 2.7 | < 6.9.8 | 6.9.8 | 2026-11-05 | — |
| CVE-2026-97192 | Secure Custom Fields [secure-custom-fields] < 6.9.8 | Improper Access Control | Low 2.7 | < 6.9.8 | 6.9.8 | 2026-11-05 | — |
| CVE-2026-92403 | Secure Custom Fields [secure-custom-fields] < 6.9.4 | Incorrect Authorization | Unknown | < 6.9.4 | 6.9.4 | 2026-09-19 | — |
How to fix it
Update this plugin to the latest release from wordpress.org — each CVE above lists the exact release that fixed it ("Fixed in") when one is on file.
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