CVE-2012-5853

Name: CVE-2012-5853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-08T01:59:00.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in the "the_search_function" function in cardoza_ajax_search.php in the AJAX Post Search (cardoza-ajax-search) plugin before 1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the srch_txt parameter in a "the_search_text" action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "the_search_function" function in cardoza_ajax_search.php in the AJAX Post Search (cardoza-ajax-search) plugin before 1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the srch_txt parameter in a "the_search_text" action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vinojcardoza	Ajax Post Search	< 1.3

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2012/Nov/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cardoza-ajax-search/changelog/Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2012/Nov/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cardoza-ajax-search/changelog/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5853?

How severe is CVE-2012-5853?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5853?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST