CVE-2021-25019: SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO < 11.1.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 21, 2022
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Updated

The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin before 11.1.12 does not escape the type parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress<11.1.12

Event History

Mar 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25019?

CVE-2021-25019 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-25019?

To fix CVE-2021-25019, update the Squirrly SEO plugin to version 11.1.12 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-25019 affect?

CVE-2021-25019 affects versions of the Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin prior to 11.1.12.

4

Is CVE-2021-25019 exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2021-25019 is exploitable and can lead to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting on affected WordPress installations.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2021-25019?

The impact of CVE-2021-25019 may allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into admin pages, posing a significant security risk.

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