CVE-2024-13229
First published: Thu Feb 13 2025(Updated: )
The Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the update_metadata() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.235. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete any schema metadata assigned to any post.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rank Math | <=1.0.235 | |
| Rank Math SEO | <1.0.236 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/class-shared.php#L169
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3222905/
- https://rankmath.com/changelog/free/page/2/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5776f689-56dd-413d-b02d-5551b97dd5eb?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13229?
CVE-2024-13229 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data loss.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13229?
To fix CVE-2024-13229, update the Rank Math SEO plugin to version 1.0.236 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13229?
All versions of the Rank Math SEO plugin up to and including 1.0.235 are affected by CVE-2024-13229.
What causes CVE-2024-13229?
CVE-2024-13229 is caused by a missing capability check in the update_metadata() function.
Can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2024-13229?
Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-13229 to perform unauthorized actions that lead to data loss.
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