PT-2023-14165 · WordPress · Wp Autocomplete Search

Cydave · Published 2023-01-02 · Updated 2025-04-11 · CVE-2022-4297

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin versions 1.0.4 and earlier

Description The issue arises from the plugin's failure to sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX endpoint available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection.

Recommendations For WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin versions 1.0.4 and earlier, update to a version that addresses this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the AJAX endpoint until a patch is available. Avoid using the vulnerable parameter in the affected AJAX endpoint until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-4297

Affected Products

Wp Autocomplete Search

References · 8

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2dcc76c-65ac-4cd6-a5c9-6d813b5ac26d · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/51560 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4297 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-4297 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/41129 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/55782 · Telegram Post
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173293/WordPress-WP-AutoComplete-Search-1.0.4-SQL-Injection.html · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/118856 · Telegram Post