CVE-2024-6835

Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin <= 5.5.6 - Information Exposure via AJAX Search Form

Description

The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.6 via the ajax_load_posts function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract text data from password-protected posts using the boolean-based attack on the AJAX search form

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: vinod-dalvi Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/013f7c26-8348-4c54-af61-473a720a5095?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.6/public/class-is-ajax.php#L45 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/add-search-to-menu/tags/5.5.6/public/partials/is-ajax-results.php#L57 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3145289/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6835?
CVE-2024-6835 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6835?
To fix CVE-2024-6835, 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-2024-6835 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6835 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-2024-6835?
CVE-2024-6835 affects vinod-dalvi Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin.
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