CVE-2024-9161: Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.228 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated User and Term Metadata Insert, Update, and Delete
First published: Sat Oct 05 2024(Updated: )
The Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_metadata' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.228. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to insert new and update existing metadata beginning with 'rank_math', and delete arbitrary existing user metadata and term metadata. Deleting existing usermeta can cause a loss of access to the administrator dashboard for any registered users, including Administrators.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rank Math SEO | <=1.0.228 | |
| Rank Math SEO | <1.0.229 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7df39a64-76c5-4ebe-a271-44bd147a3a86?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/class-shared.php#L120
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/class-shared.php#L161
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/class-shared.php#L162
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/rest/class-shared.php#L64
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3161896/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9161?
CVE-2024-9161 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized modification and data loss.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9161?
To fix CVE-2024-9161, update the Rank Math SEO plugin to version 1.0.229 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-9161?
CVE-2024-9161 affects all versions of the Rank Math SEO plugin up to and including version 1.0.228.
What kind of data is at risk due to CVE-2024-9161?
CVE-2024-9161 puts the site's metadata at risk due to the vulnerability in the 'update_metadata' function.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-9161?
As of now, there are no public reports of active exploits targeting CVE-2024-9161.
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