What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Smart SEO versions 4.0 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability accessible to authenticated users with low privileges. An attacker can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially reading sensitive database information or disrupting site availability. The vulnerability affects the entire application scope due to database access.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site database or cause the database to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized access to database contents, including user data and configuration; potential service disruption.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 6, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated