Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2014-4663

Ajax Search Lite < 3.11 - Remote Code Execution

The Ajax Search Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 3.10 via the TimThumb’s "Webshot" feature. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

Quick Answer

CVE-2014-4663 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 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
Jun 24, 2014
Last Updated
Oct 15, 2024
Slug
ajax-search-lite
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.11, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2014-4663 is tracked for the Plugin Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. 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
CVE-2014-4663
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
ajax-search-lite View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2014-4663
Patched Versions
3.11
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.11
Related CVE Cluster

Related CVEs for Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter

These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.

High CVE-2023-1420 4.11.1 Apr 03, 2023
CVE-2023-1420 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Cross-Site Scripting

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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

Medium CVE-2024-8619 4.12.2 Aug 02, 2024
CVE-2024-8619 Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Ajax Search Lite <= 4.12.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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