CVE-2019-13478: XSS
Published Jul 9, 2019
·Updated
The Yoast SEO plugin before 11.6-RC5 for WordPress does not properly restrict unfiltered HTML in term descriptions.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Yoast Yoast SEO WordPress<11.6
Yoast Yoast SEO WordPress=11.6-rc1
Yoast Yoast SEO WordPress=11.6-rc2
Yoast Yoast SEO WordPress=11.6-rc3
Yoast Yoast SEO WordPress=11.6-rc4
Event History
Jul 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13478?
The severity of CVE-2019-13478 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
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What is the affected software for CVE-2019-13478?
The affected software for CVE-2019-13478 is Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress versions up to 11.6.
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How does CVE-2019-13478 impact WordPress websites?
CVE-2019-13478 allows attackers to inject unfiltered HTML in term descriptions, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
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How can I fix CVE-2019-13478?
To fix CVE-2019-13478, update the Yoast SEO plugin to version 11.6 or higher.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-13478?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-13478 in the release notes of Yoast SEO plugin version 11.6-RC5 and the WPScan Vulnerability Database.