CVE-2024-9314: Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings <= 1.0.228 - Authenticated (Administrator+) PHP Object Injection

Published Oct 5, 2024
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Updated

The Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.228 via deserialization of untrusted input 'setredirections' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings<=1.0.228
rankmath Seo Wordpress<1.0.229

Event History

Oct 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9314?

CVE-2024-9314 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for PHP Object Injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9314?

To fix CVE-2024-9314, upgrade the Rank Math SEO plugin to version 1.0.229 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9314?

All versions of the Rank Math SEO plugin up to and including 1.0.228 are affected by CVE-2024-9314.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-9314?

CVE-2024-9314 can be exploited by authenticated attackers through PHP Object Injection.

5

What is the main issue with CVE-2024-9314?

The main issue with CVE-2024-9314 is the deserialization of untrusted input in the 'set_redirections' function.

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