WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-57357 Deferred

Search Atlas SEO: Cross-site scripting

Search Atlas SEO is affected by cross-site scripting. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is n/a through 2.6.6.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Search Atlas SEO
Plugin slug
metasync
Affected
n/a through 2.6.6
Safe version
2.6.7
Published
Jul 02, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jul 02, 2026 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Search Atlas SEO to 2.6.7 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Search Atlas SEO <= 2.6.6 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources