CVE-2024-9225: SEOPress – On-site SEO <= 8.1.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Oct 2, 2024
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Updated

The SEOPress – On-site SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of addqueryarg & removequeryarg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 8.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SEOPress SEOPress WordPress<8.2

Event History

Oct 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9225?

CVE-2024-9225 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9225?

To fix CVE-2024-9225, update the SEOPress plugin to version 8.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9225?

CVE-2024-9225 affects all versions of the SEOPress plugin for WordPress up to and including version 8.1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9225?

CVE-2024-9225 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-9225 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-9225 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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