How severe is CVE-2021-25019?

CVE-2021-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25019?

CVE-2021-25019 affects Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-25019 published?

CVE-2021-25019 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25019

CVE-2021-25019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo
Published: 2022-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin before 11.1.12 does not escape the type parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25019?: The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin before 11.1.12 does not escape the type parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2021-25019?: CVE-2021-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25019?: CVE-2021-25019 affects Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25019 published?: CVE-2021-25019 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cea0ce4b-886a-47cc-8653-a297e9759d09

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:squirrly:seo_plugin_by_squirrly_seo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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