CVE-2024-0597: SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.3.15 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via plugin settings

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to and including 12.3.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress<=12.3.15

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0597?

CVE-2024-0597 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on authenticated administrator users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0597?

To fix CVE-2024-0597, update the Squirrly SEO plugin to version 12.3.16 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-0597?

CVE-2024-0597 affects all versions of the Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress up to and including 12.3.15 that include administration settings.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0597?

CVE-2024-0597 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-0597 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-0597 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires authenticated access with administrator-level privileges.

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