CVE-2024-10515

Name: CVE-2024-10515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-20T06:15:15.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-10515 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the process of testing the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin before 12.3.21, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the editor by embedding malicious script, which entails account takeover backdoor. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the process of testing the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin before 12.3.21, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the editor by embedding malicious script, which entails account takeover backdoor

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Squirrly	Seo Plugin By Squirrly Seo	< 12.3.21

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/367aad17-fbb5-48eb-8829-5d3513098d02/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10515?

How severe is CVE-2024-10515?

CVE-2024-10515 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10515?

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Source: NVD / NIST