CVE-2025-48086 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-48086: WordPress Ajax Search Lite plugin <= 4.13.3 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Vendor Wpdreams
Product Ajax Search Lite
Weakness CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization
Published November 6, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in wpdreams Ajax Search Lite ajax-search-lite allows Object Injection.This issue affects Ajax Search Lite: from n/a through <= 4.13.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ajax Search Lite versions up to 4.13.3 contain a deserialization vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious serialized data. When processed, this can lead to information disclosure, data modification, or service disruption. The attack requires administrator-level access and high attack complexity, limiting real-world risk.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious serialized data to read sensitive information, modify data, or disrupt the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account could be used to leak data, alter content, or cause downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator-level access to the WordPress site; high attack complexity required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated