CVE-2023-1420

Public Exploit

Ajax Search Lite < 4.11.1, Pro < 4.26.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.11%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Ajax Search Lite

Affected: Unknown Ajax Search Pro

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9a54ee5-2b80-4f55-894c-1047030eea7f	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1420?: CVE-2023-1420 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1420?: To fix CVE-2023-1420, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1420 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-1420 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-1420?: CVE-2023-1420 affects Unknown Ajax Search Lite, Unknown Ajax Search Pro.

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