CVE-2021-25118

Name: CVE-2021-25118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-28T09:15:08.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 5.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25118 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Yoast SEO WordPress plugin (from versions 16.7 until 17.2) discloses the full internal path of featured images in posts via the wp/v2/posts REST endpoints which could help an attacker identify other vulnerabilities or help during the exploitation of other identified vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 5.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Yoast SEO WordPress plugin (from versions 16.7 until 17.2) discloses the full internal path of featured images in posts via the wp/v2/posts REST endpoints which could help an attacker identify other vulnerabilities or help during the exploitation of other identified vulnerabilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

5.79%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yoast	Yoast Seo	>= 16.7, < 17.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2608691Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c3f9038-632d-40ef-a099-6ea202efb550Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2608691Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c3f9038-632d-40ef-a099-6ea202efb550Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25118?

How severe is CVE-2021-25118?

CVE-2021-25118 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25118?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25118?

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Source: NVD / NIST