Better Search Replace vulnerabilities

Plugin slug better-search-replace · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2024-01-24 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.4.5 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

2 of 2 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Better Search Replace

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
High 8.8<= 1.4.41.4.5CVE-2023-69332024-01-24Advisory
High 7.2<= 1.41.4.1CVE-2022-25932022-08-01Advisory

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Questions

Is the Better Search Replace plugin safe to use?

All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.4.5 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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