CVE-2025-7956

Ajax Search Lite <= 4.13.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Basic Information Exposure via ASL_Query in AJAX Search Handler

Description

The Ajax Search Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Basic Information Exposure due to missing authorization in its AJAX search handler in all versions up to, and including, 4.13.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to issue repeated AJAX requests to leak the content of any protected post in rolling 100‑character windows.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: wpdreams Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/daa9c3dd-e8cf-4696-bc0c-4088509f89db?source=cve
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-search-lite/#developers
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ajax-search-lite/tags/4.13.1/includes/classes/ajax/class-asl-search.php#L37
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3349881/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7956?
CVE-2025-7956 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-7956?
To fix CVE-2025-7956, 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-2025-7956 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-7956 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-2025-7956?
CVE-2025-7956 affects wpdreams Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter.
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