CVE-2021-25118: Yoast SEO 16.7-17.2 - Unauthenticated Full Path Disclosure

Published Feb 28, 2022
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Updated

The Yoast SEO WordPress plugin (from versions 16.7 until 17.2) discloses the full internal path of featured images in posts via the wp/v2/posts REST endpoints which could help an attacker identify other vulnerabilities or help during the exploitation of other identified vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Yoast Yoast SEO WordPress>=16.7<17.3

Event History

Feb 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:06 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25118?

CVE-2021-25118 refers to a vulnerability in the Yoast SEO WordPress plugin (versions 16.7 until 17.2) that discloses the full internal path of featured images in posts via the wp/v2/posts REST endpoints.

2

How does CVE-2021-25118 impact the Yoast SEO plugin?

CVE-2021-25118 allows an attacker to obtain the full internal path of featured images in posts, potentially aiding in the identification of other vulnerabilities or exploitation of known vulnerabilities.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25118?

CVE-2021-25118 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

Which versions of the Yoast SEO plugin are affected by CVE-2021-25118?

Versions 16.7 until 17.2 of the Yoast SEO WordPress plugin are affected by CVE-2021-25118.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-25118?

To fix CVE-2021-25118, users should update their Yoast SEO plugin to version 17.3 or later.

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