CVE-2023-6933: The Better Search Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input. This makes it possible for unau

high Affects better-search-replace (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-02-05; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Better Search Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input. This makes it possible for unau

Package: better-search-replace (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <1.4.5
Fixed in: 1.4.5
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 68% (99.3th percentile)
Published: 2024-02-05
Source: nvd

References

CWE-502

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