Relevanssi – A Better Search vulnerabilities
Plugin slug relevanssi · 22 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-10-30 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.28.6 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
6 of 22 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Relevanssi – A Better Search
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.2 | <= 4.28.5 | 4.28.6 | CVE-2026-116522 | 2026-10-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.6 | <= 4.28.4 | 4.28.5 | CVE-2026-114704 | 2026-10-22 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 4.28.3 | 4.28.4 | CVE-2026-97641 | 2026-10-01 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 4.28.1 | 4.28.2 | CVE-2026-19985 | 2026-09-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 4.27.1 | 4.27.2 | CVE-2026-15941 | 2026-08-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | < 4.26.0 | 4.26.0 | CVE-2025-14719 | 2025-12-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.7 | <= 4.24.5 | 4.24.6 | CVE-2025-5016 | 2025-05-30 | Advisory |
| High 7.5 | <= 4.24.4 | 4.24.5 | CVE-2025-4396 | 2025-05-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 4.24.3 | 4.24.4 | CVE-2025-4054 | 2025-05-06 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 4.23.0 | 4.23.1 | CVE-2024-9021 | 2024-09-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.22.2 | 4.23.0 | CVE-2024-7630 | 2024-08-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.8 | <= 4.22.1 | 4.22.2 | CVE-2024-3214 | 2024-04-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.22.1 | 4.22.2 | CVE-2024-3213 | 2024-04-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.22.0 | 4.22.1 | CVE-2024-1380 | 2024-02-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 4.21.2 | 4.22.0 | CVE-2023-7199 | 2024-01-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.3 | < 4.14.6 | 4.14.6 | none | 2022-02-15 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | < 4.14.3 | 4.14.4 | none | 2021-10-19 | Advisory |
| High 8.7 | < 3.6.1 | 3.6.1 | none | 2018-04-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 4.0.4 | 4.0.5 | CVE-2018-9034 | 2018-03-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 3.5.8 | 3.5.8 | CVE-2017-1000038 | 2017-02-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 3.3.8 | 3.3.8 | CVE-2014-9443 | 2015-01-03 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | <= 3.3 | 3.3.1 | none | 2014-02-25 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin safe to use?
All 22 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.28.6 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Relevanssi – A Better Search 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.