What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WP SEO – Calin Vingan Premium SEO Pack allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Premium SEO Pack: from n/a through 1.6.001.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Premium SEO Pack versions up to 1.6.001 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database queries. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious SQL code to read sensitive data from the database, including user information and site configuration. The vulnerability also allows limited disruption of site availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site database, including user credentials and configuration details.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized access to user data, password hashes, and site configuration stored in the database.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (subscriber or contributor level or higher).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 28, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated