The Ajay Better Search plugin versions up to 4.1.0 contain a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed with low impact on confidentiality and integrity and low impact on availability.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected user's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 6.5. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor for vendor updates and apply any official patches once available. Until then, limiting user interaction with untrusted inputs and employing web application firewalls that can detect XSS attempts may help reduce risk.