CVE-2023-28775
CVE-2023-28775 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yoast Yoast Seo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32410
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Yoast Yoast Seo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast Yoast SEO Premium.This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 20.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28775?
- Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast Yoast SEO Premium.This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 20.4.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28775?
- CVE-2023-28775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-28775 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28775?
- CVE-2023-28775 affects Yoast Yoast Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28775?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-28775 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-28775 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32410.
- When was CVE-2023-28775 published?
- CVE-2023-28775 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yoast:yoast_seo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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