CVE-2024-6835: The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6835?

ivory search: upgrade to 5.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6835 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6835 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-2024-6835 affect?

CVE-2024-6835 affects ivory search. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.6 via the ajax_load_posts function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6835?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6835 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting ivory search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.6 via the ajax_load_posts function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract text data from password-protected posts using the boolean-based attack on the AJAX search form

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ivorysearch

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-05 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivorysearch ivory search UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.7

Fixed in: 5.5.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ivory-search

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6835?

ivory search: upgrade to 5.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6835 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6835 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-2024-6835 affect?

CVE-2024-6835 affects ivory search. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.6 via the ajax_load_posts function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extr

How urgent is CVE-2024-6835?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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