CVE-2023-1420

Name: CVE-2023-1420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-24T19:15:09.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1420 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.11.1, Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in a response of an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.11.1, Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in a response of an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Dreams	Ajax Search	< 4.11.1
Wp-Dreams	Ajax Search	< 4.26.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9a54ee5-2b80-4f55-894c-1047030eea7fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9a54ee5-2b80-4f55-894c-1047030eea7fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1420?

How severe is CVE-2023-1420?

CVE-2023-1420 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1420?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-1420?

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Source: NVD / NIST