Risk Profile
8.8
CVSS Score
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
High
Patch path listed
Ajax Search Lite < 3.11 - Missing Authorization to Remote Code Execution
The Ajax Search Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wpdreams_ajaxinputcallback function in versions up to, and including, 3.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to bypass restricted actions, which can lead to remote code execution.
Quick Answer
This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter. It affects Versions before 3.11 and is fixed in 3.11.
Published
Mar 26, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
ajax-search-lite
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Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter CVEs and fixed versions
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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.11, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions before 3.11. Update Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter to 3.11 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
3.11
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 3.11
Tracking ID
6c439914-1d5a-4607-8e5c-9279fa3b462c
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Identifier strength
6c439914-1d5a-4607-8e5c-9279fa3b462c
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Version evidence
Versions before 3.11
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Patch evidence
3.11
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Source coverage
1 reference
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Verification Checklist
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Step 1
Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 3.11.
Step 2
Confirm Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter is updated to 3.11 or newer.
Step 3
Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.
Step 4
After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
ajax-search-lite
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
3.11
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| Affected Versions |
Versions before 3.11
|
Related CVE Cluster
Related CVEs for Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter
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Critical
CVE-2014-4663
3.11
Jun 24, 2014
CVE-2014-4663 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Remote Code Execution
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High
CVE-2023-1420
4.11.1
Apr 03, 2023
CVE-2023-1420 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Cross-Site Scripting
Ajax Search Lite <= 4.11 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Medium
CVE-2025-48086
4.13.4
Oct 21, 2025
CVE-2025-48086 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Vulnerability
Ajax Search Lite <= 4.13.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) PHP Object Injection
Medium
CVE-2024-21752
4.11.5
Jan 04, 2024
CVE-2024-21752 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Cross-Site Scripting
Ajax Search Lite <= 4.11.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Medium
CVE-2024-7084
4.12.1
Jul 16, 2024
CVE-2024-7084 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Ajax Search Lite < 4.12 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Medium
CVE-2025-7956
4.13.2
Aug 27, 2025
CVE-2025-7956 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Vulnerability
Ajax Search Lite <= 4.13.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Basic Information Exposure via ASL_Query in AJAX Search Handler
Medium
CVE-2024-13585
4.12.5
Jan 31, 2025
CVE-2024-13585 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Ajax Search Lite <= 4.12.4 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Medium
CVE-2024-10568
4.12.4
Nov 21, 2024
CVE-2024-10568 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Ajax Search Lite <= 4.12.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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