CVE-2024-4984: Yoast SEO <= 22.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Thu May 16 2024(Updated: )
The Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘display_name’ author meta in all versions up to, and including, 22.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yoast Local SEO | <=22.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59bcd246-ca2f-4336-9a6e-89afe873ed25?source=cve
- https://github.com/Yoast/wordpress-seo/pull/21334
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3079234/wordpress-seo/trunk/src/presenters/slack/enhanced-data-presenter.php
- https://developer.yoast.com/changelog/yoast-seo/22.7/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4984?
CVE-2024-4984 has a high severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4984?
To fix CVE-2024-4984, update the Yoast SEO plugin to version 22.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4984?
CVE-2024-4984 affects all versions of the Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress up to and including version 22.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4984?
CVE-2024-4984 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-4984 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-4984 can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers who have contributor permissions.
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