CVE-2021-4400

CVE-2021-4400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webberzone Better Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-352
• Affected product: Webberzone Better Search
• Published: 2023-07-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bsearch_process_settings_import() and bsearch_process_settings_export() functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import and export settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4400?

The Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bsearch_process_settings_import() and bsearch_process_settings_export() functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import and export settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

How severe is CVE-2021-4400?

CVE-2021-4400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-4400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4400?

CVE-2021-4400 affects Webberzone Better Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4400?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-4400 published?

CVE-2021-4400 was published on 2023-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/
• https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/
• https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-1/
• https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-2/
• https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-3/
• https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-4/
• https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-5/
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2473344%40better-search&new=2473344%40better-search&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7acbcf74-2bae-412b-bf9d-70287a91deea?source=cve

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:webberzone:better_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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