What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24938?

CVE-2026-24938 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Ajay Better Search are affected by CVE-2026-24938?

CVE-2026-24938 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.9. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-24938?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Ajay Better Search CVE-2026-24938

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-02-03 audit@patchstack.com

XSS

5.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ajay Better Search better-search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Search: from n/a through <= 4.2.1.

AnalysisAI

Stored XSS in Better Search plugin version 4.2.1 and earlier enables authenticated attackers with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that persist in web pages and execute in other users' browsers. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger but can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the application scope. No patch is currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Ajay Better Search better-search. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ajay Better Search better-search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Search: from n/a through <= 4.2.1.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Ajay Better Search better-search.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.