CVE-2019-14682: The acf-better-search (aka ACF: Better Search) plugin before 3.3.1 for WordPress allows wp-admin/options-gener

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-14682?

better search project: upgrade to 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-14682 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14682 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-14682 affect?

CVE-2019-14682 affects better search project. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The acf-better-search (aka ACF: Better Search) plugin before 3.3.1 for WordPress allows wp-admin/options-general.php?page=acfbs_admin_page CSRF.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-14682?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2019-14682 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting better search project. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The acf-better-search (aka ACF: Better Search) plugin before 3.3.1 for WordPress allows wp-admin/options-general.php?page=acfbs_admin_page CSRF.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acf\

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-08 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acf\ better search project UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.1

Fixed in: 3.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy -better-search-project || rpm -q -better-search-project || -better-search-project --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade -better-search-project

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade -better-search-project

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14682?

better search project: upgrade to 3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14682 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14682 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-14682 affect?

CVE-2019-14682 affects better search project. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The acf-better-search (aka ACF: Better Search) plugin before 3.3.1 for WordPress allows wp-admin/options-general.php?page=acfbs_admin_page CSRF.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14682?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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