CVE-2024-4145: The Search & Replace WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4145?

search \& replace: upgrade to 3.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4145 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4145 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-2024-4145 affect?

CVE-2024-4145 affects search \& replace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Search & Replace WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks (such as within a multi-site network).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4145?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4145 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting search \& replace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Search & Replace WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks (such as within a multi-site network).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp-media

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-media search \& replace UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.2

Fixed in: 3.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy search--replace || rpm -q search--replace || search--replace --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade search--replace

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade search--replace

Note

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

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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-2024-4145?

search \& replace: upgrade to 3.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4145 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4145 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-2024-4145 affect?

CVE-2024-4145 affects search \& replace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Search & Replace WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks (such as within a multi-site network).

How urgent is CVE-2024-4145?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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