PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Wp Child Theme Generator safe?
WP Child Theme Generator is an easy solution to all your WordPress child theme creating problems!
What this plugin does
- Slug:
wp-child-theme-generator - Author: WEN Solutions
- 20000+ active installs
- 94/100 rating (19 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 272518 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2016-07-19
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Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 1.1.4
- Last updated: 2025-07-24 3:48am GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 6.8.8
- Requires PHP: 7.4+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
2 known CVEs on file for Wp Child Theme Generator. Reported between 2023 and 2024.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-3610 | WP Child Theme Generator [wp-child-theme-generator] < 1.1.2 | Missing Authorization | Medium 5.3 | < 1.1.2 | 1.1.2 | 2024-06-20 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2023-47873 | WP Child Theme Generator [wp-child-theme-generator] < 1.1.3 | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | Critical 9.1 | < 1.1.3 | 1.1.3 | 2023-11-20 | ✓ fixed in latest |
How to fix it
Keep Wp Child Theme Generator updated — 1.1.4 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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