CVE-2023-40680
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40680 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Team Yoast Yoast SEO allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Yoast SEO: from n/a through 21.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Team Yoast Yoast SEO allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Yoast SEO: from n/a through 21.0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yoast | Yoast Seo | <= 21.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40680?
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Team Yoast Yoast SEO allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Yoast SEO: from n/a through 21.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-40680?
CVE-2023-40680 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40680?
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.
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