PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Search Filter safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Search Filter WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
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search-filter - Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- CVE-2022-4467 — Search & Filter [search-filter] < 1.2.16 (XSS) · Medium
- CVE-2025-48099 — Search & Filter [search-filter] < 1.2.18 (CSRF) · Medium
Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.
Safer / more established alternatives
- HUSKY – Products Filter Professional for WooCommerce — 90000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Pages with category and tag — 60000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms — 50000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Category Posts Widget — 40000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Media Library Categories — 20000+ active installs
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