CVE-2019-16520: XSS

Published Oct 16, 2019
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Updated

The all-in-one-seo-pack plugin before 3.2.7 for WordPress (aka All in One SEO Pack) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of the SEO-specific description for posts provided by the plugin via unsafe placeholder replacement.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Semperplugins All In One Seo Pack Wordpress<3.2.7

Event History

Oct 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:58 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2019-16520?

The vulnerability CVE-2019-16520 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the All in One SEO Pack plugin for WordPress.

2

How does the vulnerability CVE-2019-16520 affect WordPress?

The vulnerability CVE-2019-16520 affects the All in One SEO Pack plugin for WordPress, allowing an attacker to execute malicious scripts on affected websites.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16520?

The severity of CVE-2019-16520 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-16520?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-16520, update the All in One SEO Pack plugin to version 3.2.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about the vulnerability CVE-2019-16520?

You can find more information about the vulnerability CVE-2019-16520 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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