CVE-2024-1380: The Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a mi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1380?

relevanssi: upgrade to 4.22.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1380 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1380 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-2024-1380 affect?

CVE-2024-1380 affects relevanssi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the relevanssi_export_log_check() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.22.0 (Free) and 2.25.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1380?

Priority 48/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-1380 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting relevanssi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the relevanssi_export_log_check() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.22.0 (Free) and 2.25.0 (Premium). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export the query log data. The vendor has indicated that they may look into adding a capability check for proper authorization control, howev

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	50.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: relevanssi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-13 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

relevanssi relevanssi UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.22.1

Fixed in: 4.22.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy relevanssi || rpm -q relevanssi || relevanssi --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.22.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade relevanssi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade relevanssi

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Relevanssi (A Better Search) <= 4.22.0 - Query Log Export

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1380?

relevanssi: upgrade to 4.22.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1380 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1380 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-2024-1380 affect?

CVE-2024-1380 affects relevanssi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the relevanssi_export_log_check() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.22.0 (Free) and 2.25.

How urgent is CVE-2024-1380?

Priority 48/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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