CVE-2024-4984: Yoast SEO <= 22.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘displayname’ author meta in all versions up to, and including, 22.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/yoast-seoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 22.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4984?
CVE-2024-4984 has a high severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4984?
To fix CVE-2024-4984, update the Yoast SEO plugin to version 22.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4984?
CVE-2024-4984 affects all versions of the Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress up to and including version 22.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4984?
CVE-2024-4984 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-4984 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-4984 can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers who have contributor permissions.