CVE-2024-6497: SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.3.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via url Parameter
The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 12.3.19 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. CVE-2024-43286 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-6497?
CVE-2024-6497 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6497?
To fix CVE-2024-6497, upgrade the Squirrly SEO plugin to version 12.3.20 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6497?
All versions of the Squirrly SEO Plugin for WordPress up to and including 12.3.19 are affected by CVE-2024-6497.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-6497 enable?
CVE-2024-6497 enables authenticated attackers to conduct stored cross-site scripting attacks via the ‘url’ parameter.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-6497?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-6497 includes the ability for attackers to execute malicious scripts on affected WordPress sites.