What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2535?

CVE-2022-2535 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2535?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2535. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.5%.

Searchwp Live Ajax Search CVE-2022-2535

MEDIUM

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2022-08-15 contact@wpscan.com

Authentication Bypass WordPress Searchwp Live Ajax Search

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 15, 2022 - 11:21 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The SearchWP Live Ajax Search WordPress plugin before 1.6.2 does not ensure that users making a live search are limited to published posts only, allowing unauthenticated users to make a crafted query. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639. The SearchWP Live Ajax Search WordPress plugin before 1.6.2 does not ensure that users making a live search are limited to published posts only, allowing unauthenticated users to make a crafted query disclosing private/draft/pending post titles along with their permalink Affected products include: Searchwp Searchwp Live Ajax Search. Version information: before 1.6.2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.