CVE-2024-13853
CVE-2024-13853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zynit Seo Tools 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54184
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Zynit Seo Tools
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The SEO Tools WordPress plugin through 4.0.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13853?
- The SEO Tools WordPress plugin through 4.0.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
- How severe is CVE-2024-13853?
- CVE-2024-13853 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-2024-13853 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-13853?
- CVE-2024-13853 affects Zynit Seo Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-13853?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-13853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-13853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54184.
- When was CVE-2024-13853 published?
- CVE-2024-13853 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zynit:seo_tools:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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