CVE-2024-7084: The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.12.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7084?

ajax search: upgrade to 4.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7084 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7084 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-2024-7084 affect?

CVE-2024-7084 affects ajax search. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.12.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Admin+ to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7084?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7084 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting ajax search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.12.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Admin+ to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · 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

2024-08-06 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-dreams ajax search UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.12.1

Fixed in: 4.12.1

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 4.12.1 (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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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-2024-7084?

ajax search: upgrade to 4.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7084 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7084 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-2024-7084 affect?

CVE-2024-7084 affects ajax search. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Ajax Search Lite WordPress plugin before 4.12.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Admin+ to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7084?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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