How severe is CVE-2024-29790?

CVE-2024-29790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-29790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29790?

CVE-2024-29790 affects Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29790?

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.

Does CVE-2024-29790 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29790 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26785.

When was CVE-2024-29790 published?

CVE-2024-29790 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29790

CVE-2024-29790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26785
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO: from n/a through 12.3.16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29790?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO: from n/a through 12.3.16.
How severe is CVE-2024-29790?: CVE-2024-29790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-29790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29790?: CVE-2024-29790 affects Squirrly Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29790?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-29790 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29790 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26785.
When was CVE-2024-29790 published?: CVE-2024-29790 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/squirrly-seo/wordpress-squirrly-seo-plugin-12-3-16-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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