How severe is CVE-2022-38456?

CVE-2022-38456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38456?

CVE-2022-38456 affects Ajax Search Project Ajax Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38456?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38456 published?

CVE-2022-38456 was published on 2023-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38456

CVE-2022-38456 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ajax Search Project Ajax Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ajax Search Project Ajax Search
Published: 2023-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite plugin <= 4.10.3 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38456?: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Ernest Marcinko Ajax Search Lite plugin <= 4.10.3 versions.
How severe is CVE-2022-38456?: CVE-2022-38456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38456?: CVE-2022-38456 affects Ajax Search Project Ajax Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38456?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38456 published?: CVE-2022-38456 was published on 2023-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ajax-search-lite/wordpress-ajax-search-lite-plugin-4-10-3-auth-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ajax_search_project:ajax_search:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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