How severe is CVE-2023-1435?

CVE-2023-1435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1435?

CVE-2023-1435 affects Wp-dreams Ajax Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1435?

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

When was CVE-2023-1435 published?

CVE-2023-1435 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1435

CVE-2023-1435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-dreams Ajax Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wp-dreams Ajax Search
Published: 2023-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in pages, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1435?: The Ajax Search Pro WordPress plugin before 4.26.2 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in pages, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
How severe is CVE-2023-1435?: CVE-2023-1435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1435?: CVE-2023-1435 affects Wp-dreams Ajax Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1435 published?: CVE-2023-1435 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0ca62908-4ef5-41e0-9223-f77ad2c333d7

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-dreams:ajax_search:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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