CVE-2024-1380: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Relevanssi Relevanssi Premium
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, however, this vulnerability is theoretically patched as is.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Relevanssi WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization control (CWE-862) in the relevanssi_export_log_check() function, enabling unauthenticated users to export query log data. This affects all versions up to 4.22.0 (Free) and 2.25.0 (Premium). The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, reflecting low complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or fix has been released yet, but the vendor states the vulnerability is theoretically mitigated as is, with potential plans to add capability checks for proper authorization.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can export query log data from the affected Relevanssi plugin installations. This results in unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive search query information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor indicates the vulnerability is theoretically mitigated in the current implementation and may add proper authorization checks in future updates. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting access to the plugin's export functionality or monitoring for suspicious activity related to query log exports.
CVE-2024-1380: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Relevanssi Relevanssi Premium
Description
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, however, this vulnerability is theoretically patched as is.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Relevanssi WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization control (CWE-862) in the relevanssi_export_log_check() function, enabling unauthenticated users to export query log data. This affects all versions up to 4.22.0 (Free) and 2.25.0 (Premium). The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, reflecting low complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or fix has been released yet, but the vendor states the vulnerability is theoretically mitigated as is, with potential plans to add capability checks for proper authorization.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can export query log data from the affected Relevanssi plugin installations. This results in unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive search query information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor indicates the vulnerability is theoretically mitigated in the current implementation and may add proper authorization checks in future updates. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting access to the plugin's export functionality or monitoring for suspicious activity related to query log exports.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T20:32:05.188Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d2db7ef31ef0b56ea31
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:36:21 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:42:50 AM
Views: 10
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