Media Library Categories
Media Library Categories has 2 disclosed vulnerabilities in the WordSec catalog, all reported in 2023; all 2 are fixed as of September 2026. Their average CVSS score is 5.0, and the most serious one scores 5.5 out of 10. 2023 was the busiest year with 2 disclosures.
The most common weakness is Cross-Site Scripting, behind 2 of the records (100%).
Every one of the 2 issues recorded for Media Library Categories has a vendor fix available, so running the current release closes all known holes.
2 independent researchers contributed these findings, one record each. Media Library Categories is installed on roughly 20,000 WordPress sites, so each unpatched flaw has a wide blast radius. The current release is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
CVE-2022-47596Media Library Categories <= 1.9.9 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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Media Library Categories
Author
jeffrey-wp
Adds the ability to use categories in the WordPress Media Library. When activated a dropdown of categories will show up in the media library. You can change / add / remove the category of multiple items at once with bulk actions. There is even an option to filter on categories when using the gallery shortcode. Features WordPress Media Library Categories add / edit / remove categories from media items change the category of multiple items at once with bulk actions category options & management in the Media Library filter on categories in the media library filter on categories in the gallery shortcode taxonomy filter support for WordPress 4.9 – 7.1 Try Premium version – 100% money back guarantee WordPress Media Library Categories Premium adds the option to filter on categories when inserting media into a post or page. Try now – 100% money back guarantee
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