ElasticPress vulnerabilities
Plugin slug elasticpress · 10 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-09-11 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 5.3.5 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
3 of 10 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in ElasticPress
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 5.3 | <= 5.3.4 | 5.3.5 | CVE-2026-62088 | 2026-09-11 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 5.1.0 | 5.1.1 | CVE-2024-35684 | 2024-06-06 | Advisory |
| High 8.3 | <= 4.5.0 | 4.5.1 | CVE-2023-28154 | 2023-04-11 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | <= 4.4.0 | 4.4.1 | CVE-2022-25912 | 2022-12-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 4.3.1 | 4.4.0 | CVE-2022-37601 | 2022-10-12 | Advisory |
| Low 3.7 | <= 4.3.1 | 4.4.0 | CVE-2022-37599 | 2022-10-11 | Advisory |
| Low 3.7 | <= 4.3.1 | 4.4.0 | CVE-2022-37603 | 2022-10-11 | Advisory |
| Low 3.7 | <= 4.2.2 | 4.3.0 | CVE-2022-25858 | 2022-07-14 | Advisory |
| High 7.5 | <= 4.1.0 | 4.2.0 | none | 2022-04-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 3.5.3 | 3.5.4 | CVE-2021-4405 | 2021-03-01 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the ElasticPress plugin safe to use?
All 10 known issues are fixed in current versions (5.3.5 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of ElasticPress 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.