Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress vulnerabilities
Plugin slug better-search · 9 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-11-03 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.5.3 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
3 of 9 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.5.2 | 4.5.3 | CVE-2026-119495 | 2026-11-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.2.1 | 4.2.2 | CVE-2026-24938 | 2025-11-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.1.0 | 4.1.1 | CVE-2025-47507 | 2025-05-07 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 3.3.0 | 3.3.1 | CVE-2024-29142 | 2024-03-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.1.0 | 3.2.0 | none | 2023-04-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.5.2 | 2.5.3 | CVE-2021-4400 | 2021-03-01 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | < 2.5.3 | 2.5.3 | CVE-2021-4373 | 2021-03-01 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.3 | < 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 | none | 2019-03-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 1.3.4 | 1.3.5 | none | 2014-12-16 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress plugin safe to use?
All 9 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.5.3 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.