WordPress plugin
Search Exclude security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 4 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical0
- High1
- Medium3
- Low0
All Search Exclude vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium4.3 | Search Exclude <= 2.5.7 – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Search Settings Modification via REST API ≤2.5.7Update to 2.5.8 | CVE-2025-10646 | |
| Medium5.3 | Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Modification ≤2.4.9Update to 2.5.0 | CVE-2025-2821 | |
| Medium5.5 | Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤1.2.6Update to 1.2.7 | CVE-2022-36282 | |
| High7.5 | Arbitrary Settings Change <1.2.4Update to 1.2.4 | CVE-2019-15895 |
- Medium4.3Search Exclude <= 2.5.7 – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Search Settings Modification via REST API
≤2.5.7Update to 2.5.8
- Medium5.3Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Modification
≤2.4.9Update to 2.5.0
- Medium5.5Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤1.2.6Update to 1.2.7
- High7.5Arbitrary Settings Change
<1.2.4Update to 1.2.4
Search Exclude: common questions
Does Search Exclude have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 4 known vulnerabilities in Search Exclude: 1 high, 3 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Search Exclude I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Search Exclude vulnerability?
CVE-2025-10646, published Nov 24, 2025: Search Exclude <= 2.5.7 – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Search Settings Modification via REST API. Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.3).
Is any Search Exclude vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Search Exclude vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.