CVE-2022-38140
CVE-2022-38140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo
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- Last modified:
Description
Auth. (contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin <= 12.1.10 on WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38140?
- Auth. (contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin <= 12.1.10 on WordPress.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38140?
- CVE-2022-38140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-38140 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38140?
- CVE-2022-38140 affects Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38140?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-38140 published?
- CVE-2022-38140 was published on 2022-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:squirrly:seo_plugin_by_squirrly_seo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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