CVE-2022-38456

WordPress Ajax Search Lite Plugin <= 4.10.3 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite plugin <= 4.10.3 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.11 or a higher version.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ajax-search-lite/wordpress-ajax-search-lite-plugin-4-10-3-auth-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38456?
CVE-2022-38456 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38456?
To fix CVE-2022-38456: Update to 4.11 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2022-38456 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38456 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38456?
CVE-2022-38456 affects Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite.
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