PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Wptelegram Widget safe?
Display the Telegram Public Channel or Group Feed in a WordPress widget or anywhere you want using a simple shortcode.
What this plugin does
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wptelegram-widget - Author: WP Socio
- 4000+ active installs
- 98/100 rating (31 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 184897 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2018-02-19
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Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 2.2.16
- Last updated: 2026-05-04 2:42pm GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 6.9.7
- Requires PHP: 8.0+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
3 known CVEs on file for Wptelegram Widget. Reported between 2024 and 2026.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-23807 | WP Telegram Widget and Join Link [wptelegram-widget] < 2.2.14 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | High 7.1 | < 2.2.14 | 2.2.14 | 2026-03-23 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2025-68589 | WP Telegram Widget and Join Link [wptelegram-widget] < 2.2.13 | Missing Authorization | Medium 5.3 | < 2.2.13 | 2.2.13 | 2025-12-22 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2024-43309 | WP Telegram Widget and Join Link [wptelegram-widget] < 2.1.28 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | Medium 5.4 | < 2.1.28 | 2.1.28 | 2024-08-16 | ✓ fixed in latest |
How to fix it
Keep Wptelegram Widget updated — 2.2.16 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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