How severe is CVE-2012-5853?

CVE-2012-5853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5853?

CVE-2012-5853 affects Vinojcardoza Ajax Post Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5853?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-5853 published?

CVE-2012-5853 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5853

CVE-2012-5853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vinojcardoza Ajax Post Search with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Vinojcardoza Ajax Post Search
Published: 2015-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5853?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-5853?: CVE-2012-5853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5853?: CVE-2012-5853 affects Vinojcardoza Ajax Post Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5853 published?: CVE-2012-5853 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vinojcardoza:ajax_post_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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