How severe is CVE-2025-28953?

CVE-2025-28953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-28953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-28953?

CVE-2025-28953 affects Axiomthemes Smartseo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-28953?

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-2025-28953 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-28953 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38033.

When was CVE-2025-28953 published?

CVE-2025-28953 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-28953

CVE-2025-28953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axiomthemes Smartseo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-38033
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Axiomthemes Smartseo
Published: 2025-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-28953?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.
How severe is CVE-2025-28953?: CVE-2025-28953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-28953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-28953?: CVE-2025-28953 affects Axiomthemes Smartseo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-28953?: 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-2025-28953 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-28953 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38033.
When was CVE-2025-28953 published?: CVE-2025-28953 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/smartSEO/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-seo-4-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axiomthemes:smartseo:-:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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