Better Search Vulnerabilities
The Better Search WordPress plugin has 3 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on April 10, 2023. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Better Search on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on April 10, 2023.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Better Search if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 1 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerability. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known Better Search vulnerabilities
- medium
Better Search <= 3.1.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
Affected versions: <=3.1.0Disclosed April 10, 2023 - critical
Better Search < 2.2.3 - SQL Injection
Affected versions: <2.2.3Disclosed March 15, 2019 - medium
Better Search <= 1.3.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=1.3.4Disclosed December 16, 2014
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Better Search on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
Run an external scan after every update to catch outdated or vulnerable software early.
Monitor continuously
Enable monitoring to get alerted the moment a new issue affects your stack.