Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Ajax Search Lite Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-13585

3.5LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Ajax Search Lite
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin prior to version 4.12.5 is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to improper sanitization and escaping of certain settings. This vulnerability allows users with elevated privileges, including administrators, to execute malicious scripts, even in environments where the unfiltered_html capability is restricted, such as multisite installations. This poses a significant risk as it can compromise site security and user data.

Affected Version(s)

Ajax Search Lite 0 < 4.12.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-13585 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/270f213a-2fde-471c-ad09-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.5
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
.