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Security Advisory

WordPress 4.7 Security: 117 CVEs & Critical Vulnerabilities

📅 June 07, 2026 ·⏱ 5 min read ·🔒 SiteRecipe Security Team
12 websites still running wordpress 4.7  → View full list
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WordPress 4.7 was released in December 2016, but security researchers have since discovered 117 vulnerabilities in this version—including 7 critical flaws that could allow attackers to take over your website entirely. If you're still running WordPress 4.7, your site is at serious risk of SQL injection attacks, unauthorized file uploads, and privilege escalation exploits. This guide will help you identify whether you're vulnerable and walk you through the critical steps to secure your WordPress installation today.

The most alarming aspect of WordPress 4.7's vulnerabilities is that many don't require attackers to be logged in—they can exploit your site remotely, meaning every unpatched WordPress 4.7 installation is a potential target. With 12 websites still running this outdated version, attackers are actively scanning for vulnerable sites. The good news is that fixing this problem is straightforward, and we'll show you exactly how.

What is Wordpress 4.7?

WordPress 4.7 is an older version of the world's most popular website platform, originally released in late 2016. It was designed to help bloggers, small business owners, and content creators build websites without needing to write code. Like all software, WordPress 4.7 received security updates when vulnerabilities were discovered, but once a version reaches end-of-life status, it no longer receives patches. This means any security flaws discovered afterward remain open doors for hackers.

Think of WordPress 4.7 like an older car model—it may still run, but manufacturers have stopped making safety improvements. Every day you continue using WordPress 4.7, you're gambling with your website's security. The 117 documented vulnerabilities in this version range from SQL injection (allowing attackers to steal your database) to arbitrary file uploads (letting hackers install malware). These aren't theoretical risks; they're actively exploited vulnerabilities that criminals search for on the internet.

Key Vulnerabilities in Wordpress 4.7

117 CVEs found. The most critical are explained below.

CRITICAL CVE-2017-5611 9.8/10 · CVSS v3.1 ⏱ Immediate
WordPress 4.7 Database Attack Vulnerability

A flaw in WordPress 4.7.0 and 4.7.1 allows hackers to directly access and manipulate your website's database through certain plugins or themes. This happens when these add-ons don't properly validate the names of content types they create. Attackers can use this to steal, delete, or modify all your website data.

Impact: A hacker could steal all your customer data, passwords, and content, or completely corrupt your database making your site non-functional. This could lead to data breaches, identity theft of your customers, and significant downtime.

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CRITICAL CVE-2017-18571 9.8/10 · CVSS v3.0 ⏱ Immediate
Search Everything Plugin Database Injection

The Search Everything plugin versions before 8.1.7 have a database vulnerability similar to the WordPress 4.7 issue. If you're using this plugin, attackers can inject harmful commands directly into your site's database through the search feature.

Impact: Attackers can steal sensitive data, modify website content, or take complete control of your WordPress site and its database.

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CRITICAL CVE-2024-2172 9.8/10 · CVSS v3.1 ⏱ Immediate
MiniOrange Security Plugins Account Takeover Risk

The Malware Scanner and Web Application Firewall plugins from MiniOrange have a flaw that lets attackers bypass security restrictions. They can trick the plugin into thinking they have administrator permissions when they don't, giving them full control of your site.

Impact: An attacker could take over your entire WordPress admin account, install malware, steal all data, or lock you out of your own website.

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CRITICAL CVE-2024-8485 9.8/10 · CVSS v3.1 ⏱ Immediate
REST API MiniProgram Account Takeover Flaw

The REST API TO MiniProgram plugin has a vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack user accounts by manipulating a hidden identifier. An attacker can modify data associated with any user account, including administrator accounts, without needing to log in.

Impact: An attacker can take over admin accounts and gain complete control of your website, or compromise individual user accounts to access personal information.

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CRITICAL CVE-2024-13011 9.8/10 · CVSS v3.1 ⏱ Immediate
WP Foodbakery Malicious File Upload Vulnerability

The WP Foodbakery plugin up to version 4.7 doesn't properly check what types of files users upload for profile images. An attacker can upload malicious files (like executable programs) disguised as images to your server.

Impact: Malicious code could be uploaded to your server and executed, potentially giving attackers full control of your website and server, allowing them to steal data or use your site for attacks.

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CRITICAL CVE-2025-0180 9.8/10 · CVSS v3.1 ⏱ Immediate
WP Foodbakery Unauthorized Admin Privilege Escalation

The WP Foodbakery plugin up to version 4.7 allows anyone registering a new account to secretly give themselves administrator permissions during the sign-up process. The plugin doesn't validate what permissions a new user should have.

Impact: Attackers can register a free account and immediately become administrators with full control over your website, its data, and all customer information.

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Additional Vulnerabilities (111 more)

Showing first 10 of 111. View all on NVD ↗

CVE IDSeverityScore PublishedDescription
CVE-2025-13615 CRITICAL 9.8 2025-11-30 The StreamTube Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change in versions up to, and including, 4.78. This is due to the plugin providing user-controlle…
CVE-2017-5489 HIGH 8.8 2017-01-15 Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via vectors involving a Flash…
CVE-2017-5492 HIGH 8.8 2017-01-15 Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of …
CVE-2017-9064 HIGH 8.8 2017-05-18 In WordPress before 4.7.5, a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the filesystem credentials dialog because a nonce is not required for updating credentials.
CVE-2021-24487 HIGH 8.8 2021-10-25 The St-Daily-Tip WordPress plugin through 4.7 does not have any CSRF check in place when saving its 'Default Text to Display if no tips' setting, and was also lacking sanitisation…
CVE-2021-4096 HIGH 8.8 2022-04-19 The Fancy Product Designer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the FPD_Admin_Import class that makes it possible for attackers to upload malicious…
CVE-2022-2864 HIGH 8.8 2022-10-28 The demon image annotation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.7. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~…
CVE-2023-0765 HIGH 8.8 2023-04-17 The Gallery by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 4.7.0 does not properly escape values used in SQL queries, leading to an Blind SQL Injection vulnerability. The attacker must ha…
CVE-2021-4337 HIGH 8.8 2023-06-07 Sixteen XforWooCommerce Add-On Plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_svx_ajax_factory function in various v…
CVE-2024-9215 HIGH 8.8 2024-10-17 The Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference to Privilege E…
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Conclusion

WordPress 4.7 is dangerously outdated, and every day you delay updating puts your website at risk of catastrophic security breaches. The 7 critical vulnerabilities—including SQL injection, privilege escalation, and arbitrary file uploads—give attackers multiple entry points to steal your data, inject malware, or take complete control of your site. Updating to the latest WordPress version takes just minutes and immediately eliminates these specific vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WordPress 4.7 and the current version?
WordPress 4.7 was released in 2016, while current versions are from 2024 and beyond. The newer versions include years of security patches, performance improvements, and new features. Most importantly, they've fixed all the known vulnerabilities that exist in 4.7, making your site exponentially more secure.
Will updating WordPress break my website or plugins?
Modern WordPress updates are designed to be backward-compatible, meaning most sites update smoothly. However, very old plugins or custom code might have issues. This is why backing up first is critical—if any problems occur, you can restore your backup and troubleshoot. Most compatibility issues are easily fixable.
Can I get hacked if I'm running WordPress 4.7 but don't have vulnerable plugins?
Yes, absolutely. The vulnerabilities in WordPress 4.7 itself are enough to compromise your site without any vulnerable plugins. CVE-2017-5611, for example, is a core WordPress SQL injection flaw that affects the basic query functionality. Updating WordPress itself is non-negotiable for security.
How long does it take to update WordPress?
The actual WordPress update process takes 2-5 minutes. Adding in a backup and post-update security scan, you can secure your entire site in 15-30 minutes. Compare that to the weeks of recovery time needed after a hack, and it's clearly worth the investment.

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DISCLAIMER: This report is based on publicly available CVE data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) maintained by NIST. Detection of a technology version does not confirm active exploitation on any specific website. For informational purposes only. SiteRecipe is not responsible for actions taken based on this report. Always consult a qualified security professional.

Source: nvd.nist.gov · Published: June 07, 2026 · SiteRecipe.com