CVE-2026-40722 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast BV Yoast SEO Premium allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 26.6.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wordpress-seo-premium/vulnerabi

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40722?

CVE-2026-40722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast BV Yoast SEO Premium allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 26.6.

How severe is CVE-2026-40722?

CVE-2026-40722 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40722?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.