PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Wptelegram Widget safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Wptelegram Widget WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
wptelegram-widget - Requires PHP: 8.0+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- CVE-2024-43309 — WP Telegram Widget and Join Link [wptelegram-widget] < 2.1.28 (XSS) · Medium
- CVE-2025-68589 — WP Telegram Widget and Join Link [wptelegram-widget] < 2.2.13 (Missing Authorization) · Medium
- CVE-2026-23807 — WP Telegram Widget and Join Link [wptelegram-widget] < 2.2.14 (XSS) · High
Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.
Safer / more established alternatives
- WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) — 100000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
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- RSS for Yandex Turbo — 20000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds — 20000+ active installs
- Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin — 10000+ active installs
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