Vulnerability Description
The Rank Math SEO with AI Best SEO Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.0.218 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/modul
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3084351/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/474fdbcb-fe3c-4a79-a84
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/trunk/includes/modul
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3084351/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/474fdbcb-fe3c-4a79-a84
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4617?
CVE-2024-4617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Rank Math SEO with AI Best SEO Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.0.218 due to insufficient input sa...
How severe is CVE-2024-4617?
CVE-2024-4617 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-4617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.