CVE-2012-5853: SQL injection vulnerability in the "the_search_function" function in cardoza_ajax_search.php in the AJAX Post

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5853?

ajax post search: upgrade to 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5853 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5853 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-5853 affect?

CVE-2012-5853 affects ajax post search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 src

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5853?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5853 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ajax post search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2015-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vinojcardoza

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-08 01:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vinojcardoza ajax post search UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3

Fixed in: 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ajax-post-search || rpm -q ajax-post-search || ajax-post-search --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ajax-post-search

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ajax-post-search

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-5853?

ajax post search: upgrade to 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5853 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5853 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-5853 affect?

CVE-2012-5853 affects ajax post search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 src

How urgent is CVE-2012-5853?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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