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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2023-1420

The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.11.1, Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in a response of an AJAX action, ...

Vulnerability Description

The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.11.1, Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in a response of an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Wp-DreamsAjax Search< 4.11.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-1420?

CVE-2023-1420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.11.1, Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in a response of an AJAX action, ...

How severe is CVE-2023-1420?

CVE-2023-1420 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1420?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp-Dreams Ajax Search.