WP Vulnerability WatchVulnerability data as of September 7, 2026

Known vulnerabilities in Machete

Machete is a lean and simple suite of tools that solve common WordPress annoyances: cookie bar, tracking codes, header cleanup, social sharing

1Reported vulnerabilities
6.4Highest CVSS score
5.3Latest version
6,000+Active installs

What to do now

Update Machete to 5.3 or later. 1 of these have a fixed version available. Updating resolves them.

Plugin last updated: August 5, 2026 / Tested up to WordPress: 7.0.4 / View on wordpress.org

Reported vulnerabilities

Ordered by how urgently they need attention — whether a vulnerability is actually being exploited, and how likely exploitation is, rather than CVSS severity alone.

CVESeverityExploit probability
next 30 days		 Affected versionsFixed inPublished
CVE-2026-65538 Medium 6.4 0.2% 5.2 and earlier 5.3 July 23, 2026

Sources: vulnerability records from NVD, exploitation from CISA KEV, exploit probability from EPSS. Affected versions come from CPE ranges or from the reporting CNA.