CVE-2026-59520: WordPress CrawlWP SEO plugin <= 3.0.16 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Published Jul 5, 2026
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in properfraction CrawlWP SEO allows Cross Site Request Forgery.

This issue affects CrawlWP SEO: from n/a through 3.0.16.

Affected Software

1 affected component
properfraction CrawlWP SEO<=3.0.16

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Index Now Plugin (CrawlWP SEO) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.17

Event History

Jul 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-59520?

The severity of CVE-2026-59520 is rated medium with a score of 4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-59520?

To fix CVE-2026-59520, update the CrawlWP SEO plugin to version 3.0.17 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-59520?

CVE-2026-59520 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of the CrawlWP SEO plugin are affected by CVE-2026-59520?

CVE-2026-59520 affects CrawlWP SEO plugin versions prior to 3.0.16.

5

What can attackers potentially do with CVE-2026-59520?

Attackers could exploit CVE-2026-59520 to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.

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