CVE-2026-52714 HIGH

CVE-2026-52714: WordPress SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin <= 12.4.16 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Seo Squirrly
Product SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 16, 2026
Last update June 16, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.4.16 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO through version 12.4.16 fails to properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. An attacker without authentication can modify site content or settings by sending crafted requests over the network. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can result in unauthorized changes to the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site content or settings without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to site content, SEO settings, or configuration without your knowledge or consent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; attacker must send specially crafted requests (no user interaction needed).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 16, 2026 CVE published
June 16, 2026 Record updated

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