CVE-2021-34665

Name: CVE-2021-34665
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-16T19:15:15.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34665 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP SEO Tags WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the saq_txt_the_filter parameter in the ~/wp-seo-tags.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 2.2.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP SEO Tags WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the saq_txt_the_filter parameter in the ~/wp-seo-tags.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 2.2.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Seo Tags Project	Wp Seo Tags	<= 2.2.7

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-seo-tags/trunk/wp-seo-tags.php#L378Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34665Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-seo-tags/trunk/wp-seo-tags.php#L378Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34665Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34665?

How severe is CVE-2021-34665?

CVE-2021-34665 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34665?

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-2021-34665?

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Source: NVD / NIST