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CVE-2026-111852: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPdreams Ajax Search Lite

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-111852cvecve-2026-111852
Published: 10/21/2026 (10/21/2026, 14:00:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WPdreams
Product: Ajax Search Lite

Description

CVE-2026-111852 is a critical Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in WPdreams Ajax Search Lite plugin versions prior to 4.14.7. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject SQL commands via specially crafted input, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact and partial denial of service. The vulnerability affects all versions from initial release up to 4.14.6 inclusive.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Affected software

WPdreams

Ajax Search Lite

Affected versions
>=0 <4.14.7

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/21/2026, 14:45:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in WPdreams Ajax Search Lite (versions >=0 and <4.14.7) is due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling Blind SQL Injection. The flaw allows remote attackers with no privileges or user interaction to execute crafted SQL queries that can expose sensitive data (confidentiality impact is high) and cause limited denial of service (availability impact is low). The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.3, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and scope changed.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database (high confidentiality impact) and partial denial of service (low availability impact). Integrity impact is not indicated. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

No explicit patch or remediation link is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to mitigate risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-10-17T00:17:57.462Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ad8ccaf4d27ba8daab502cf

Added to database: 10/21/2026, 14:31:11 UTC

Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 14:45:26 UTC

Last updated: 10/21/2026, 14:46:23 UTC

Views: 5

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