SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO: A security weakness
SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation. The published affected range is n/a through 12.4.16.
- Component
- SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
- Plugin slug
squirrly-seo- Affected
- n/a through 12.4.16
- Safe version
12.4.17- Published
- Jun 16, 2026
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Jun 16, 2026 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO to 12.4.17 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 Broken Access Control in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.4.16 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N