CVE-2024-21752: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite allows Reflected XSS.This

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-21752?

ajax search: upgrade to 4.11.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-21752 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21752 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-2024-21752 affect?

CVE-2024-21752 affects ajax search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Ajax Search Lite: from n/a through 4.11.4.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-21752 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting ajax search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Ajax Search Lite: from n/a through 4.11.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wp-dreams

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-dreams ajax search UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.11.5

Fixed in: 4.11.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.11.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ajax-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-2024-21752?

ajax search: upgrade to 4.11.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21752 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21752 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-2024-21752 affect?

CVE-2024-21752 affects ajax search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Ajax Search Lite: from n/a through 4.11.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-21752?

Priority 27/100. High severity

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