Squirrly SEO Plugin Vulnerable to SQL Injection Attacks
CVE-2024-43286

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2024

Summary

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Squirrly SEO Plugin, a widely used tool for optimizing SEO performance on WordPress sites. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. If exploited, the flaw can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and manipulation of the database. Users of the Squirrly SEO Plugin, particularly those using versions from n/a through 12.3.19, are at risk and should take steps to mitigate potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.3.19

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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